throaty

adjective
UK: /ˈθrəʊti/
US: /ˈθroʊti/

  1. A throaty voice is deep and sounds as if it is produced in the throat.

    1. She has a throaty laugh that fills the room with joy.
    2. The singer's throaty voice resonated through the concert hall, captivating the audience.

  2. Describing a sound that is deep and rough, like it originates from the throat.

    1. The old car made a throaty rumble as it started up.
    2. We could hear the lion's throaty roar echoing across the African savanna, signaling its presence.

Synonyms

husky rich gruff resonant deep

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "throaty" in English means: A throaty voice is deep and sounds as if it is produced in the throat., Describing a sound that is deep and rough, like it originates from the throat..

The phonetic transcription of "throaty" is /ˈθrəʊti/ in British English and /ˈθroʊti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "throaty": husky, rich, gruff, resonant, deep.

Example usage of "throaty": "She has a throaty laugh that fills the room with joy.". More examples on the page.