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throaty

[throh-tee] / ˈθroʊ ti /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the throat
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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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

The torrid cracks of the furnace gleamed in the crimson darkness and he heard the throaty undertone of the draft devouring the air.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright