throaty
|throat-y|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈθroʊti/
🇬🇧
/ˈθrəʊti/
deep, husky sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'throaty' originates from the English word 'throat', combined with the suffix '-y', indicating a characteristic or quality.
Historical Evolution
'throat' evolved from the Old English word 'þrote', which referred to the passage in the neck.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the physical throat, but over time it evolved to describe sounds that seem to originate from the throat.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a deep, husky sound, as if produced in the throat.
She spoke in a throaty whisper.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42