husky
adjective
big and strong; burly.
huskier
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comparativeof husky.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Tyler, after a brief recovery period, returned to the recording studio with a huskier, edgier voice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Now 79, McCartney’s voice has grown huskier in his later years but still sounded good during that 2019 Vancouver show.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2022
Infections were concentrated among younger men as they flocked to signature summer events like Bear Week, part of gay culture for guys on the huskier and hairier side.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021
Meanwhile, for under $1,000, you can buy one of their, uh, huskier counterparts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2016
Then he lifted one eyebrow and his voice was even huskier than before.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
