high-pitched

American  

[hahy-picht] / ˈhaɪˈpɪtʃt /

adjective

1. Music. played or sung at a high pitch.

2. emotionally intense.

   a high-pitched argument.

3. (of a roof ) having an almost vertical slope; steep.

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high-pitched British  

adjective

1. pitched high in volume or tone See high

2. (of a roof) having steeply sloping sides

3. (of an argument, style, etc) lofty or intense

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Etymology

Origin of high-pitched

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

Instead, they have propellers, reach speeds of 110 miles per hour and emit high-pitched buzzing sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

It seemed an age before the high-pitched screeching sound had died and the panic-stricken creatures had departed.

From Literature

“Hello there!” the librarian said in her friendly, high-pitched voice.

From Literature

Gemma and various neighbours reported hearing two high-pitched screams, with others detecting a car driving off at speed.

From BBC

Thor let out a little high-pitched yawning sound, his tiny paws swimming through the air as Bat settled him into the sling.

From Literature

Related Words

• piercing
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