Throaty

Pronunciation: /ˈθroʊti/

Definitions of throaty

adjective describing a sound that is husky or rough, especially when speaking or singing

Example Sentences

A1 She has a throaty laugh that can be heard from across the room.

A2 The singer's voice was deep and throaty, captivating the audience.

B1 The actor's throaty voice added a sense of mystery to his character.

B2 The motorcycle roared to life with a throaty growl.

C1 The jazz singer's throaty tones filled the smoky club with emotion.

C2 The politician's throaty voice commanded attention during her speech.

Examples of throaty in a Sentence

formal The opera singer had a beautiful, throaty voice that captivated the audience.

informal I love the throaty sound of a classic muscle car revving its engine.

slang That motorcycle has a really throaty exhaust note, it sounds awesome!

figurative The politician's throaty promises were met with skepticism by the voters.

Grammatical Forms of throaty

• past tense: throatied
• plural: throaties
• comparative: throatier
• superlative: throatiest
• present tense: throaty
• future tense: will be throaty
• perfect tense: has been throaty
• continuous tense: is being throaty
• singular: throaty
• positive degree: throaty
• infinitive: to be throaty
• gerund: throatying
• participle: throatied

Origin and Evolution of throaty

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'throaty' originated from the Old English word 'throtu' which meant throat or windpipe.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe sounds or voices that were deep and resonant, over time 'throaty' has come to also describe something that is husky or rough in texture or quality.