high-pitched

adjectivecommon in dialogue

//ˌhaɪˈpɪt͡ʃt//

Of a sound, having a high pitch.

adjective

1
Of a sound, having a high pitch.
With a "peep" from a high-pitched whistle, the train would leave by the crossover to the down line, […].
She knew some Dutch and spoke a high-pitched stressless English.
2
Of a steam locomotive boiler, placed higher than usual.
The 2-6-2s have very high-pitched boilers in order that the grate shall clear the radial axle and also the trailing coupled wheels.
3
datedHaughty.

Forms

comparative: higher-pitched
superlative: highest-pitched

high · Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:…High · A surname.high-end · Most sophisticated or expensive.

high-pitched · Of a sound, having a high pitch.

high-profile · Important or well publicized.high-speed · That operates, moves or takes place at a greater than normal…higher · A national school-leaving examination and university entrance…

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