throaty
Americanadjective
adjective
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indicating a sore throat; hoarse
a throaty cough
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of, relating to, or produced in or by the throat
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deep, husky, or guttural
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Another, Breaking Rust’s throaty country-blues track “Walk My Walk,” recently reached No. 2 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 ranking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
After he tapped in on the 18th an hour or so earlier - and the crowds offered their throaty approval - the first person he looked for was wife Meredith.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025
Between remarks, Greene smiles uncannily, raises her fist in the air, and makes a series of throaty noises as the crowd cheers.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2024
“Oh, stop it—you’re making me blush,” the throaty voice said, laughing off a compliment.
From Slate • May 27, 2024
The torrid cracks of the furnace gleamed in the crimson darkness and he heard the throaty undertone of the draft devouring the air.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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