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high-pitched Definition

high-pitched (pic̸ht)

adjective

  1. high in pitch; shrill
  2. lofty; exalted
  3. showing intense feeling; agitated
  4. steep in slope: said of roofs

high-pitched Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • squeal: Most puppies will stop biting with a high-pitched squeal from you.
  • whine: Then a woman's loud groans and the high-pitched whine of a drill filled the corridor.
  • whistle: There's a high-pitched continuous whistle, like a steam train sounding it's whistle, or a singing kettle.
  • scream: I stuck my tongue back at him, which resulted in his high-pitched scream for Mom.
  • voice: Her high-pitched voice managed to cut through whoever else was speaking, without being too grating.
  • tone: There is a legend in Burma stating that swarms of male dragonflies gather to join in choruses of high-pitched tones to court their mates.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: At this point the Bishop lets out a very high-pitched 'Amen!
  • so: My rotund cheeks make any such attempt so high-pitched it would deafen all present.
  • too: Is the tone bored, strident or too high-pitched, perhaps?
  • extremely: A continuous low drone is vocalized which simultaneously emits an extremely high-pitched tone over the top of the drone.