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bass

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of bass

having a low musical pitch or range

  • a man with an impressive bass voice
Synonyms of bass

deep, grave, low, throaty
Words Related to bass

boomy, tubby

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

squeaking, squeaky, squealing, thin

earsplitting, penetrating, piercing, strident

peeping, tinny
Antonyms of bass

acute, high, high-pitched, piping, sharp, shrill, treble

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