sharp vs shrill

shrill vs sharp

sharp is a noun but shrill is not a noun.

sharp and shrill both are adjectives.

sharp is not a verb while shrill is a verb.

sharp is an adverb but shrill is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sharp	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
shrill	No	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, sharp and shrill are synonyms defined as:

sharp and shrill: having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

sharp (noun)	shrill (noun)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

sharp (adjective)	shrill (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing	of colors that are bright and gaudy
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone	having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point	being sharply insistent on being heard
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
quick and forceful
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
ending in a sharp point
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
dangerously steep
very sudden and in great amount or degree
harsh

sharp (verb)	shrill (verb)
	utter a shrill cry

sharp (adverb)	shrill (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree

Difference between sharp and shrill

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