high-pitched
Americanadjective
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Music. played or sung at a high pitch.
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emotionally intense.
a high-pitched argument.
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(of a roof ) having an almost vertical slope; steep.
adjective
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pitched high in volume or tone See high
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(of a roof) having steeply sloping sides
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(of an argument, style, etc) lofty or intense
Etymology
Origin of high-pitched
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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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
Gemma reported she heard two high-pitched screams, but believed it was other people joking about.
From BBC
I swear I can almost hear the high-pitched whine of the machines from where I’m standing.
From Literature
“If your niece is to stay with you, Mrs. Warne, I will have to raise your rent to fifteen dollars,” came a high-pitched voice from the other side of the door.
From Literature
Molly nodded, and then added, her voice too high-pitched, “I’m okay.”
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