STRIDENT

/ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: S₁T₁R₁I₁D₂E₁N₁T₁ = 9

Definition

adjective conspicuously and offensively loud. — synonyms: blatant, clamant, clamorous, vociferous
adjective of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then'). — synonyms: fricative, continuant, sibilant, spirant
adjective being sharply insistent on being heard. — synonyms: shrill
adjective unpleasantly loud and harsh. — synonyms: raucous