Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Strident.
How to pronounce strident:
US
Strident - as an adjective satellite
Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
Example: "Blatant radios"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blatant9clamant11clamorous13vociferous18Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuant12fricative17sibilant10spirant9Strident - as a noun
One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
Strident - as an adjective
Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding
Example: "The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra."
Grating or obnoxious
Example: "The artist chose a strident mixture of colors."
Vigorous; making strides
Example Sentences
"His strident voice could be heard even from across the room."
"The strident tone of her argument made it difficult to ignore."
"Her strident criticisms did not contribute to a constructive discussion."
"The strident alarm woke everyone in the building."
"She expressed her disapproval in a strident manner."
Word Game Points
Is STRIDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strident is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRIDENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STRIDENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strident is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRIDENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is STRIDENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strident is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRIDENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
