grell

See also: Grell

German

Etymology

From Middle High German grel (angry, violent), a derivative of grellen (to cry loudly, scream). More at grill.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʀɛl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Adjective

grell (comparative greller, superlative am grellsten)

  1. (of light) glaring, lurid
  2. (of colour) loud, garish
  3. shrill

Declension

Further reading


Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German grel. At least in part borrowed from modern German grell.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʀæl/
    Rhymes: -æl

Adjective

grell (masculine grellen, neuter grellt, comparative méi grell, superlative am grellsten)

  1. glaring, dazzling, lurid
  2. loud, garish
  3. shrill

Declension

Synonyms

  • jäizeg
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