high-pitched

• يصف صوتًا ذا تردد عالٍ، وغالبًا ما يكون حادًّا أو نافذًا. يُستخدم للدلالة على الأصوات الرفيعة الحادة كصوت الصفير أو الصراخ.

Describes a sound that is high in frequency, often sharp or piercing.

1. Sound frequencyB1formal

   Having a sound that is high in frequency, often sharp or piercing.

   عالي التردد

   • The dog reacted to the high-pitched whistle.
   • She has a high-pitched voice that carries across the room.
   • The alarm emitted a high-pitched noise that hurt our ears.

   المرادفاتacutepenetratingpiercingsharpshrillsqueakytreble

   الأضدادdeeplow-pitched

2. Emotional or intenseB2informal

   Describing a situation or feeling that is very intense or extreme.

   مُتَوَتِّر أو مُتَأَزِّم

   • The argument became high-pitched and emotional.
   • There was a high-pitched sense of excitement in the crowd.
   • Her high-pitched anxiety was evident before the performance.

   المرادفاتemotionalferventfrenziedheatedintensepassionate

   الأضدادcalmcoollow-keymildsubdued