low-pitched

• Décrit un son ou une voix qui est grave en ton, pas aigu ni perçant.

Describes a sound or voice that is deep in tone, not high or shrill.

1. Low in pitch or frequencyB1formal

   Describing a sound or voice that is deep, not high in pitch.

   grave (son, voix)

   • He spoke in a low-pitched voice that was calming.
   • The low-pitched hum of the engine was barely audible.
   • Low-pitched sounds travel further than high-pitched ones.

   Synonymesbassdeepgravelowlow-tonedthroaty

   Antonymeshighhigh-pitchedsharp

2. Set at a low angle or slantB2formal

   Positioned or inclined at a shallow angle relative to the horizontal.

   à faible inclinaison

   • The roof of the cottage had a low-pitched design.
   • The low-pitched ramp made it easy for wheelchairs to access.
   • They built a low-pitched staircase to save space.

   Synonymesshallow