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throaty

American  
[throh-tee] / ˈθroʊ ti /

adjective

throatier, throatiest

  1. produced or modified in the throat, as certain sounds; guttural, husky, or hoarse.

throaty British  
/ ˈθrəʊtɪ /

adjective

  1. indicating a sore throat; hoarse

    a throaty cough

  2. of, relating to, or produced in or by the throat

  3. deep, husky, or guttural

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Etymology

Origin of throaty

First recorded in 1635–45; throat + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Throaty chants of “Tiger! Tiger!” resonated across the course, maybe all of Augusta.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

Throaty roars followed, from South Williamsport, Pa., to every tuned-in, awestruck viewer.

From Washington Post

The auctioneer's voice boomed out the cow's pedigree: "ZangwilPs Bijou Lass, the daughter of Throaty Contralto by that great sire Glittering Generalization."

From Time Magazine Archive

Throaty with raw gospel power, it is a hand-clapping, hip-slap ping sound, a miracle in sheer lustiness.

From Time Magazine Archive

Throaty, mid-western voices made disparaging comparison reflecting, not only on us, but on our fair city.

From Fifth Avenue by Maurice, Arthur Bartlett

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