noun
- the quality of having a deep, rough, or husky sound, especially in voice or music
Examples
- The singer’s throatiness gave her voice a distinctive jazz quality.
- His cold caused a temporary throatiness in his speaking voice.
- The saxophone’s throatiness perfectly complemented the blues melody.
- She loved the throatiness of his morning voice.
- The actor’s natural throatiness made him perfect for villain roles.
- Years of smoking had added an unwelcome throatiness to her once-clear voice.