strident [adjective]

Definition of strident:

of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

Synonyms of strident:

● Continuant

● Fricative

● Sibilant

● Spirant

● Harsh

● Shrill

● Raucous

● Loud

● Grating

● Penetrating

● Blatant

● Discordant


Opposite/Antonyms of strident:

● Soft

● Melodious

● Low

● Mild

● Gentle

● Mellifluous

● Quiet

● Muffled

● Bass

● Musical

● Genial

● Taciturn


Sentence/Example of strident:

The slightly strident exterior is offset by a splendidly tranquil interior.