pitchy

adjective

ˈpi-chē How to pronounce pitchy (audio)
Definition of pitchynext
1
as in darkened
being without light or without much light we stood staring into the pitchy dark forest, trying to determine what had made the strange cry

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2
as in black
having the color of soot or coal the trigger-happy soldiers couldn't see a thing in the pitchy darkness

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Recent Examples of pitchy Jean-Baptiste’s voice is alluringly pitchy and thin, and gives needed perspective to the almost overfamiliar tropes on the album. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026 Kelly’s videos, delivered in her distinctive, pitchy voice (think Valley girl with notes of humdrum detachment a la the famously monotone comedian Ben Stein), are both personal and woven with running gags. — Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026 About a mile from the truck, Lou pulled out his bugle tube and ripped off a pitchy location bugle. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025 Stepping off the platform, Sandoval went on to deliver a breathless, oftentimes pitchy performance of The Weeknd’s chart-topping lyrics. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025 This wasn't an amateur with pitchy vocals hoping for a shot at fame; this was a full-fledged soulful rock star. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Word of mouth among those who had stayed in the theater though described the singing portion as a bit pitchy. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchy
  1. darkened
  2. black
  3. dark
  4. ebony
  5. murky
Adjective
  • This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of darkened
Adjective
  • Police detained Schmidt twice during the altercation, originally placing him into the police vehicle after the officer shot his black Labrador, according to eyewitness Paul Bates.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
  • In the coming years, more buildings aim to match the Waldorf’s height, including Dolce & Gabbana’s first foray into luxury homes and hotel rooms with a monumental matte black and ivory tower capped with gold.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of black
Adjective
  • Skywatchers should find dark locations and look north, as the aurora's intensity also hinges on the solar wind's magnetic field orientation.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • The color palette included ebony, black and oak tones.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
  • The venerable patriarch is leaning heavily on an ebony cane, and is followed closely by his personal assistant, a bald gnome of a man, armed with a notebook and pencil.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Definition of ebony
Adjective
  • Yes, Nolan’s tendency to make the sound editing a bit murky or a bit too loud at times while the dialogue sinks into the sonic muck, all these things are true here.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Beyond logistics, the legality of federalizing election processes is murky.
    — SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of murky

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“Pitchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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