high-pitched

high–pitched

adj \ˈhī-ˈpicht\

Definition of HIGH-PITCHED

1

: having a high pitch <a high–pitched voice>

2

: marked by or exhibiting strong feeling : agitated <a high–pitched, almost frantic campaign — Geoffrey Rice>

First Known Use of HIGH-PITCHED

1748

Related to HIGH-PITCHED

Synonyms: high-pitched, piping, screeching, shrieking, squeaking, squeaky, treble, whistling

Antonyms: bass, deep, grave, low, throaty

Related Words: peeping, thin, tinny; earsplitting, nasal, penetrating, piercing, sharp, strident; squealing, whining, whiny (also whiney), yapping, yelping

Near Antonyms: gruff, hoarse, husky, rough, smoky (also smokey)

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