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Topic: Emotions

shrieky

IPA: /ˈʃriːki/

KK: /ˈʃriːki/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that tends to make loud, high-pitched sounds, often resembling screams or shrieks.

Example: The shrieky sound of the alarm startled everyone in the room.

shrill

IPA: //ʃrɪl//

KK: /ʃrɪl/

adjective

Definition: Having a very high and sharp sound that can be unpleasant to hear.

Example: The shrill whistle of the train could be heard from miles away.

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a high-pitched and piercing sound.

Example: The bird began to shrill loudly at dawn.

noun

Definition: A high-pitched and piercing sound that is often unpleasant to hear.

Example: The shrill of the alarm clock woke me up suddenly.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a high-pitched and piercing sound, often in a loud or unpleasant way.

Example: The child shrilled with excitement when she saw the puppy.

shriller

IPA: /ˈʃrɪlər/

KK: /ˈʃrɪlər/

adjective

Definition: Having a high-pitched and piercing sound, often more intense than a regular shrill sound.

Example: The shriller tone of the alarm made everyone jump.

shrillest

IPA: //ˈʃrɪl.ɪst//

KK: /ʃrɪlɪst/

adjective

Definition: The highest or most intense sound that is sharp and piercing.

Example: The shrillest sound came from the whistle, making everyone cover their ears.

shrillness

IPA: /ˈʃrɪl.nəs/

KK: /ʃrɪlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a high-pitched and piercing sound.

Example: The shrillness of the alarm made it hard to concentrate.

shrilly

IPA: /ˈʃrɪli/

KK: /ʃrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very high-pitched and sharp, often causing discomfort to the ears.

Example: The child cried shrilly when she lost her toy.

shrug

IPA: /ʃrʌɡ/

KK: /ʃrʌg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lift and lower the shoulders as a way to show that you do not know something or do not care about it.

Example: When asked about the missing money, he just shrugged and said he didn't know.

noun

Definition: A gesture made by raising the shoulders, often used to show uncertainty or indifference.

Example: When asked if he would attend the party, he simply gave a shrug.

transitive verb

Definition: To raise your shoulders up and down to show that you do not know something or do not care about it.

Example: When asked about the missing report, she just shrugged her shoulders.

shudder

IPA: /ˈʃʌdər/

KK: /ˈʃʌdər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shake or tremble suddenly, often because of fear, disgust, or cold.

Example: She began to shudder when she heard the scary story.

noun

Definition: A sudden, strong feeling of fear or disgust that causes a person to shake or tremble.

Example: She felt a shudder run down her spine when she heard the strange noise.

shy

IPA: /ʃaɪ/

KK: /ʃaɪ/

adjective

Definition: Not comfortable or confident in social situations; often avoiding interaction with others.

Example: She felt shy when meeting new people at the party.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move back or away from something because of fear or caution.

Example: She tends to shy away from large crowds.

noun

Definition: A feeling of nervousness or discomfort in social situations, often leading to avoidance of interaction with others.

Example: Her shyness made it difficult for her to speak in front of the class.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw something quickly or with force.

Example: He shyed the ball across the field during the game.

shyer

IPA: /ˈʃaɪər/

KK: /ʃaɪər/

adjective

Definition: More reserved or timid than someone or something else.

Example: She felt shyer than usual when speaking in front of the class.

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