Huskiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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huskiest

 

[ ˈhʌskiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

vocal quality

Huskiest is the superlative form of husky, referring to a voice that is hoarse or strained, often conveying a deep, rich, or powerful sound. It can describe a person whose voice is notably rough or coarse due to factors such as singing, illness, or emotional expression.

Synonyms

deepest, gruffest, roughest

Examples of usage

  • She sang with the huskiest voice that captivated the audience.
  • After the concert, his huskiest tones were a result of hours of performing.
  • The actor's huskiest delivery in that film made his character unforgettable.

Translations

Translations of the word "huskiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rouco

🇮🇳 सबसे खुरदुरा

🇩🇪 am rauchigsten

🇮🇩 paling serak

🇺🇦 найгрубіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej chropowaty

🇯🇵 最もハスキーな

🇫🇷 le plus rauque

🇪🇸 el más ronco

🇹🇷 en boğuk

🇰🇷 가장 거친

🇸🇦 الأكثر خشونة

🇨🇿 nejdrsnější

🇸🇰 najdrsnejší

🇨🇳 最沙哑的

🇸🇮 najhrapavnejši

🇮🇸 hávörður

🇰🇿 ең дөрек

🇬🇪 ყველაზე უხეში

🇦🇿 ən kobud

🇲🇽 el más ronco

Etymology

The word 'husky' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the American English term 'husk', which likely refers to a husky or rough quality. The term was used to describe voice qualities that sound thick, strong, or raspy. In the context of describing voices, it gained popularity as a term to express a certain depth and richness, often associated with warmth and emotion. The superlative form 'huskiest' thus emphasizes the extreme degree of this vocal quality, indicating the highest level of huskiness in a voice. Over time, husky has also evolved to describe not only sounds but also appearances and physical attributes, particularly in describing robust or stocky builds.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,899, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.