adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

grating, harsh, shrill

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Example Sentences

Example:The grating noise of the saw disturbed the peaceful afternoon.

Definition:Piercing or grating to the ear.

From grating

Example:The harsh scraping sound of the metal was like nails on a chalkboard.

Definition:Piercing or grating to the ear.

From harsh

Example:The shrill cry of the bird pierced the fratchety forest silence.

Definition:High-pitched and sharp.

From shrill