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throaty
adjective /ˈθrəʊ.ti/
/ˈθroʊ.t̬i/ Definition
(Definition of throaty adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -toned suffix
- -voiced suffix
- aloud adverb
- breathy adjective
- dulcet adjective
- gruff adjective
- guttural adjective
- high-pitched adjective (VOICE)
- hoarse adjective
- honeyed adjective
- husky adjective (VOICE)
- lilting adjective
- reedy adjective (SOUND)
- rough adjective (SOUND)
- soft-spoken adjective
- stentorian adjective
- strangled adjective
- tone noun (VOICE EXPRESSION)
- toneless adjective
- vocal adjective (OF THE VOICE)
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