full-throated

American  

[fool-throh-tid] / ˈfʊlˈθroʊ tɪd /

adjective

1. using the full power of one’s voice.

   His full-throated yodeling stole the show.

2. (of a sound) formed by the full power of one’s voice.

   The play begins with a full-throated scream from backstage.

3. demonstrated or expressed with enthusiastic conviction.

   The local nurses association has given our candidate its full-throated endorsement.

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Other Word Forms

• full-throatedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of full-throated

First recorded in 1820–25; full ¹ ( def. ) + throated ( def. )

Example Sentences

But from that lofty position, and with the AI investment landscape seemingly changing by the day, investors weren’t in the mood to hear anything other than full-throated optimism, and data to back it, when it came to AMD’s near-term outlook.

From Barron's

"Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" was a full-throated, identity-affirming exploration of Puerto Ricanness in the context of persistent colonialism, set to folkloric sounds, infectious salsa and reggaeton rhythms.

From Barron's

Eluned Morgan has now twice declined the opportunity to give her full-throated backing to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the space of a week.

From BBC

Even as his position toughened rhetorically today, those around Sir Keir remain resistant to pressure for him to deliver the full-throated 'Love Actually moment' some in Labour desire.

From BBC

Much has been said already about Bad Bunny’s magnum opus; the album is a generation-spanning, full-throated celebration of boricua resilience, and simultaneously a pointed warning about the ongoing neocolonization of La Isla del Encanto.

From Los Angeles Times