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deep-voiced

American  
[deep-voist] / ˈdipˈvɔɪst /

adjective

  1. having a voice that is low in pitch.

    a deep-voiced young man.


Etymology

Origin of deep-voiced

First recorded in 1840–50

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He’s of average height, deep-voiced and barrel-chested and tends to respond to questions with questions.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

The music is all Cohen, mostly from the later, deep-voiced period, some of it cover versions by the likes of Nina Simone and Anohni.

From New York Times May 1, 2022

Bill Fries, 93, the deep-voiced country singer known as C.W.

From Seattle Times Apr. 8, 2022

A deep-voiced Baptist preacher who has never held political office, Warnock, 51, said that changing demographics give him a chance.

From Reuters Nov. 6, 2020

“You,” said the third washerwoman, an older woman, deep-voiced, with grey streaks in her hair.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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