Shrill and Throaty

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Shrill adjective - Having a high musical pitch or range.

Usage example: the shrill sound of a policeman's whistle

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Throaty is an antonym for shrill.

Nearby Words: shrilled, shrilly, shrilling, shrillness

Throaty adjective - Having a low musical pitch or range.

Usage example: a throaty alto

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Shrill is an antonym for throaty.

Nearby Words: throat, throated, throating

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