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Definition of stridently

stridently

/ˈstraɪ.dənt.li/
stri · dent · ly
Adjective:strident
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• adverb

1

In a forceful, aggressive, and overly insistent manner when expressing opinions or demands.

Example

"The activist spoke stridently against the proposed environmental deregulation during the committee hearing."

2

With a loud, harsh, grating, or shrill sound.

Example

"The alarm bell rang stridently through the empty corridors of the building."

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• Nearby Words

strictness
stride
strident
stridently
strider
strife
strike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'strident' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', deriving from the Latin verb 'stridere', meaning to make a harsh, grating, or creaking sound.

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