stridulant etymology

Etymology:

Latin: stridēns, present participle of stridēre "to creak, cackle, whizz"

Meaning:

1. Making a harsh or grating sound.
2. Causing irritation or annoyance.

Origin:

The Latin verb stridēre is thought to be onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of creaking or grating. It is related to the English word "stride," which originally meant "to make a loud noise."

Usage:

• The alarm's stridulant screech pierced the air.
• His stridulant voice grated on my nerves.
• The stridulant laughter of the hyenas made me shiver.

Synonyms:

• Harsh
• Grating
• Jarring
• Annoying
• Irritating

Antonyms:

• Melodious
• Pleasant
• Soothing
• Calming

stridulant relate terms

• stridulous

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• strident

  Etymology Latin stridens present participle of stridēre to make a harsh noise Indo