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STRIDENTLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does stridently mean?
• STRIDENTLY (adverb)
The adverb STRIDENTLY has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: STRIDENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a strident manner
Context example:
the cheap clock ticked stridently
Pertainym:
strident (unpleasantly loud and harsh)
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