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- [loh-picht]
- /loʊ ˈpɪtʃt/
- /ləʊ pɪtʃt/
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- [loh-picht]
- /loʊ ˈpɪtʃt/
Definitions of low-pitched word
- adjective low-pitched pitched in a low register or key: a low-pitched aria for the basso. 1
- adjective low-pitched produced by slow vibrations; relatively grave in pitch or soft in sound: a low-pitched whistle. 1
- adjective low-pitched A sound that is low-pitched is deep. 0
- adjective low-pitched A voice that is low-pitched is very soft and quiet. 0
- adjective low-pitched pitched low in tone 0
- adjective low-pitched (of a roof) having sides with a shallow slope 0
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Origin of low-pitched
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25
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Parts of speech for Low-pitched
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
low-pitched popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for low-pitched
adj low-pitched
- alto — An alto is a woman who has a low singing voice.
- contralto — A contralto is a woman with a low singing voice.
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- faint — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
Antonyms for low-pitched
adj low-pitched
- high-pitched — Music. played or sung at a high pitch.
adjective low-pitched
- high — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with l
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- Words starting with lowpitche
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