noun🔗ShareZischlautOne of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth."The strident of the alarm clock woke him early. "Der Zischlaut des Weckers weckte ihn früh.languagephoneticslinguisticssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchrill, durchdringend, grellLoud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding"The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra."Die Trompete klang schrill gegen das Streichorchester.soundlanguagesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchrill, lästigGrating or obnoxious"The artist chose a strident mixture of colors."Der Künstler wählte eine schrille Farbmischung.soundcharacterattitudequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareVehement, energischVigorous; making strides"The student's strident arguments in the debate impressed the judges. "Die vehementen Argumente des Schülers in der Debatte beeindruckten die Richter.attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
