Definition

Having a high-pitched, harsh sound that is more intense than usual.

Example

The new brakes on the car are screechier than the old ones.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear that new song? It's so much screechier than their last album.

Yeah, I noticed that too! It’s almost hard to listen to.

I prefer their older stuff; it was less screechier and more melodic.

Same here! I hope they go back to their original sound.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Screechier → It is formed from "screech" (of imitative origin, meaning a harsh, shrill cry) and the suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "screechier" means more screeching or producing a harsher, shriller sound than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of a sound that is 'more harsh' or 'more shrill' — that's what 'screechier' means, as it describes something that screeches even louder.

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