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
A throaty roar from Draper signalled his delight – and relief – at coming through in almost four hours.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 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
When they charge, tigers put out throaty, coughing roars.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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