high-pitched

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Adjective high-pitched has 2 senses

high, high-pitched - used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
high-pitched - set at a sharp or high angle or slant; "a high-pitched roof"
Antonym: horizontal (indirect, via vertical, inclined)
Antonyms: vertical, perpendicular (indirect, via inclined, horizontal)

Definitions from the Web

Term: High-pitched

Definition:

Having a high frequency or range of sound waves; sharp or shrill in tone.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

Having a relatively high frequency or range of sound waves.
Sharp or shrill in tone.

Usages:

1. She could hear a high-pitched whistle in the distance.
2. The little girl's voice was high-pitched and piercing.
3. The violinist played a high-pitched note that echoed through the concert hall.
4. The alarm clock emitted a high-pitched beep to wake her up.
5. The dog's high-pitched yelp indicated his excitement.

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