Antonyms for strident

Grammar : Adj

Spell : strahyd-nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstraɪd nt

Definition of strident

Origin : 1650s, from French strident, from Latin stridentem (nominative stridens), present participle of stridere "utter an inarticulate sound, grate, screech," possibly of imitative origin. Related: Stridently.

adj harsh, shrill

Example sentences :

"Just a little friendly call," Cassidy announced, in his strident voice.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Dominating this came Richard's voice, strident with intensity, if thick of utterance.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

He had grown portly and red-faced, and talked in a strident voice.
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 » by Various

A strident dame, this, in red satin and diamonds, insisting that she is a lady.
Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber

I suppose he got this name from his strident voice and exhaustless eloquence.
Extract from : « Allan's Wife » by H. Rider Haggard

The guide, in strident, accentless tones: Last work of Titian.
Extract from : « The Gate of Appreciation » by Carleton Noyes

Such a strident chorus of "Get-daps," "Geh-langs," "Hud-dups!"
Extract from : « When Life Was Young » by C. A. Stephens

A strident feminine voice addressed the author of the laughter.
Extract from : « Lady Luck » by Hugh Wiley

Drew's voice was strident as he spurred, herding Boyd before him.
Extract from : « Ride Proud, Rebel! » by Andre Alice Norton

"Come on and help Harvard along, Cheever," put in a strident voice.
Extract from : « Walter and the Wireless » by Sara Ware Bassett

Synonyms for strident

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