high–pitched

adjective \ˈhī-ˈpicht\

: making a high sound

Full Definition of HIGH-PITCHED

: having a high pitch <a high–pitched voice>

: marked by or exhibiting strong feeling : agitated <a high–pitched, almost frantic campaign — Geoffrey Rice>

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Synonyms: high-pitched, piping, screeching, shrieking, squeaking, squeaky, treble, whistling

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