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Definition of shrieky

shrieky

/ˈʃriː.ki/
shriek · y
Adverb:shriekily
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shrieky Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by, resembling, or inclined to emit high-pitched, piercing cries or shrieks.

Example

"The old floorboards and rusty hinges gave the abandoned house a shrieky, unsettling acoustics whenever the wind blew."

2

Loudly emotional, sensational, or hysterical in tone or expression.

Example

"Critics dismissed the tabloid article as a shrieky piece of fearmongering rather than serious journalism."

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• Rhymes for shrieky

• Nearby Words

shrewlike
shriek
shrieker
shrieky
shrike
shrill
shrillness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shrieky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shrieky
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