Throaty: meaning, definitions and examples

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throaty

 

[ หˆฮธroสŠti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound quality

Throaty refers to a type of sound characterized by a deep, rough, and resonant quality, often produced in the vocal cords. It is commonly associated with a voice that has a rich, full-bodied sound, sometimes described as having a gravelly texture.

Synonyms

gravelly, hoarse, raspy

Examples of usage

  • She sang with a throaty voice that captivated the audience.
  • The actor delivered his lines with a throaty growl that added intensity to the scene.
  • After a cold, his voice had a throaty timbre that was unusual for him.

Translations

Translations of the word "throaty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garganta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rachenhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerongkongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะพั‚ะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gardล‚owy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gorgeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ garganta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์†Œ๋ฆฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrdelnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrdelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–‰ๅ’™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grlenski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกls

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ garganta

Etymology

The word 'throaty' derives from the Middle English term 'throat,' which itself comes from Old English 'รพrลซth,' meaning 'throat' or 'gullet.' The adjective form emerged to describe sounds or qualities emanating from the throat, highlighting the importance of this bodily part in producing certain vocal characteristics. The evolution of language brought 'throaty' into common usage, particularly in relation to vocal descriptors, often used in music and performance contexts. It has since expanded to include not only vocal qualities but also other sounds produced similarly. Over time, the association with deep and rich sounds further cemented its place in the English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,775, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.