strident
adjective | /strident/
(of a sound) loud and harsh or presenting a forceful point of view
strident
adjective | /strident/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM(of a sound) loud and harsh or presenting a forceful point of view
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Examples
"The protesters' strident chants filled the square."
"Her strident tone alienated potential allies."
Mnemonic Trick
STRIDENT → STRIDE + END: imagine a stride ending with a loud, harsh stomp.
Etymology
From Latin stridere “to make a harsh sound.”
Used both for sounds and aggressive opinions.
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