What is the meaning of shrill?

Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones .
- usage: "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
- synonyms: sharp
Being sharply insistent on being heard.
- usage: "strident demands"; "shrill criticism"
- synonyms: strident
Of colors that are bright and gaudy.
- usage: "a shrill turquoise"

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