pitchy

adjective

ˈpi-chē How to pronounce pitchy (audio)
Definition of pitchynext
1
as in darkened
being without light or without much light we stood staring into the pitchy dark forest, trying to determine what had made the strange cry

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2
as in black
having the color of soot or coal the trigger-happy soldiers couldn't see a thing in the pitchy darkness

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Recent Examples of pitchy Jean-Baptiste’s voice is alluringly pitchy and thin, and gives needed perspective to the almost overfamiliar tropes on the album. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026 Kelly’s videos, delivered in her distinctive, pitchy voice (think Valley girl with notes of humdrum detachment a la the famously monotone comedian Ben Stein), are both personal and woven with running gags. — Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026 About a mile from the truck, Lou pulled out his bugle tube and ripped off a pitchy location bugle. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025 Stepping off the platform, Sandoval went on to deliver a breathless, oftentimes pitchy performance of The Weeknd’s chart-topping lyrics. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025 This wasn't an amateur with pitchy vocals hoping for a shot at fame; this was a full-fledged soulful rock star. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Word of mouth among those who had stayed in the theater though described the singing portion as a bit pitchy. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchy
  1. darkened
  2. black
  3. dark
  4. ebony
  5. murky
Adjective
  • Around them stand darkened houses, and uncollected trash piles up on the street.
    — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
  • This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of darkened
Adjective
  • There is an accumulation of black growth on the lid and metal chute inside of ice machine.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • To keep your witch costume fashionably chic, pointy-toe black lace-up boots or pumps are the perfect finishing touch.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of black
Adjective
  • The ad is characteristic of the increasingly dark tone Hilton’s campaign has taken on in the home stretch.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu's supporters see him as a steady hand and a consummate statesman who has led Israel through a war of redemption after the country's darkest hour.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • The pieces selected by Roach included a pink opal bracelet contrasted by ebony wood and pavé diamonds and complementary large pink opal earrings accented with diamond pavé.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The venerable patriarch is leaning heavily on an ebony cane, and is followed closely by his personal assistant, a bald gnome of a man, armed with a notebook and pencil.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Definition of ebony
Adjective
  • Of course, some situations are murkier than a stranger breezing past the entire queue.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The legal position of the Hope Florida grand jury report, already widely reported but also expunged by an appellate court, grew murkier Tuesday amid a multi-pronged effort to prohibit any publication of the document.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of murky

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“Pitchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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