adjective
- characterized by audible breathing sounds; spoken or sung with a soft, whispery quality
Usage: often describes voice quality
Examples
- The singer’s breathy voice gave the ballad an intimate quality.
- She spoke in a breathy whisper so no one would overhear.
- His breathy delivery made the romantic scene more convincing.
- The actress was known for her distinctive breathy speaking style.
- The microphone picked up her breathy pronunciation of each word.
- The jazz vocalist’s breathy tone perfectly suited the smoky club atmosphere.