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throaty
adjective \ˈthrō-tē\
of a sound : deep or rough : made in the back of the throat
throat·i·erthroat·i·est
Full Definition of THROATY
1
: uttered or produced from low in the throat <a throaty voice>
2
: heavy, thick, and deep as if from the throat <throaty notes of a horn>
— throat·i·ly \ˈthrō-tə-lē\ adverb
— throat·i·ness \ˈthrō-tē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of THROATY
circa 1645
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THROATILY Defined for Kids
throaty
adjective \ˈthrō-tē\
throat·i·erthroat·i·est
Definition of THROATY for Kids
: uttered or produced in deep low tones <a throaty whisper>
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