Breathy

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛði/

Definitions of breathy

adjective having a soft or gentle quality in the way that someone speaks or sings

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke in a breathy voice, barely audible.

A2 The singer's breathy vocals added a sense of intimacy to the song.

B1 The actor delivered his lines in a breathy manner, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

B2 Her breathy laughter filled the room with joy and warmth.

C1 The breathy quality of the flute player's notes captivated the audience.

C2 The breathy sound of the wind through the trees was both haunting and beautiful.

Examples of breathy in a Sentence

formal The singer delivered a breathy rendition of the classic ballad.

informal She spoke in a breathy voice, trying to sound sexy.

slang He whispered in a breathy tone, trying to be mysterious.

figurative The wind blew through the trees with a breathy sound.

Origin and Evolution of breathy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'breathy' originates from the Old English word 'bræðig', which means to emit breath or be filled with breath.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'breathy' has retained its original meaning of producing sound with an audible expulsion of breath. It is commonly used to describe a vocal quality that is soft, gentle, and characterized by audible breathing sounds.