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Another word for husky

Adjective

  1. Low and grating in sound

    2. See also:

    sounds

  2. Characterized by marked muscular development; powerfully built

    3. See also:

    strong

  3. Having a large body, especially in girth

    4. See also:

    big

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Another word for husky

Modifier

  1. Hoarse

    2. See also:

    loud

    hoarse

  2. Strong

    3. See also:

    strong

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Sentence Examples

  • He gave a husky laugh at her words.

  • Denisov, with sparkling eyes and ruffled hair, sat at the clavichord striking chords with his short fingers, his legs thrown back and his eyes rolling as he sang, with his small, husky, but true voice, some verses called "Enchantress," which he had composed, and to which he was trying to fit music:

  • "Did you mean what you said?" he asked in a husky tone.

  • With a husky breath, she dropped to his lap, dove both hands into his hair and pulled his head back, planting a hard kiss on his lips.

  • His voice was husky as he lifted her into his arms and carried her to the window seat.

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