high-pitched meaning

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high-pitched (adjective): used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency.

high-pitched has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

high-pitched as an adjective

  1. used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

    Synonyms: high

    Similar: adenoidal, altissimo, alto, countertenor, falsetto, peaky, shrill, screaky, soprano, sopranino, tenor

  2. set at a sharp or high angle or slant
    • a high-pitched roof

    Similar: inclined

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