Definition

In a manner that is sharp or high in tone, often referring to sound.

Example

The singer hit the high notes pitchily, impressing the audience with her vocal range.

Conversation

Did you hear that song they played at the party last night?

Yeah, it was pretty catchy but the singer sounded a bit pitchily at times.

I thought so too; it was almost hard to concentrate on the lyrics.

Right? But the beat was so good that it didn't really matter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pitchily → The word is derived from "pitch" (from Old English *pic*, meaning a sticky substance) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner). Thus, "pitchily" describes something done in a manner that is sticky or resembles pitch.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'pitch' which refers to a sticky substance, and remember that 'pitchily' means doing something in a sticky way.

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