Strident Definition & Meaning
strident
- adjective
- conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; "blatant radios"; "a clamorous uproar"; "strident demands"; "a vociferous mob"
- of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
- being sharply insistent on being heard; "strident demands"; "shrill criticism"
- unpleasantly loud and harsh
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- What does strident mean?
- conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; "blatant radios"; "a clamorous uproar"; "strident demands"; "a vociferous mob" of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') being sharply insistent on being heard; "strident demands"; "shrill criticism" unpleasantly loud and harsh
- What part of speech is strident?
- Strident is an adjective.
- How many definitions does strident have?
- Strident has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).