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- [huhs-kee]
- /ˈhʌs ki/
- /ˈhʌ.skɪ.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhs-kee]
- /ˈhʌs ki/
Definitions of huskiness word
- adjective huskiness big and strong; burly. 1
- adjective huskiness (of the voice) having a semiwhispered vocal tone; somewhat hoarse, as when speaking with a cold or from grief or passion. 1
- adjective huskiness like, covered with, or full of husks. 1
- adjective huskiness made in a size meant for the larger or heavier than average boy: size 18 husky pants. 1
- adjective huskiness for, pertaining to, or wearing clothing in this size: the husky department; husky boys. 1
- noun plural huskiness a size of garments meant for the larger or heavier than average boy. 1
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Origin of huskiness
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; husk + -y1
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Parts of speech for Huskiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
huskiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
huskiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for huskiness
noun huskiness
- throaty — produced or modified in the throat, as certain sounds; guttural, husky, or hoarse.
- hoarseness — having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
- dryness — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- roughness — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- gruffness — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
Antonyms for huskiness
noun huskiness
- clearness — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
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