Throaty: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
throaty
[ หฮธroสti ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น garganta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅ เคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช rachenhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerongkongan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปะพัะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gardลowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใฎ
๐ซ๐ท gorgeux
๐ช๐ธ garganta
๐น๐ท boฤaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฉ์๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ hrdelnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hrdelnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ grlenski
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกls
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ boฤaz
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.