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Definition of throated

throated

/ˈθroʊtɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having a throat of a specified color, shape, or size (usually used in combination).

Example

"The ruby-throated hummingbird hovered briefly beside the bright red feeder in the garden."

2

Having or producing a voice or sound of a specified quality or resonance (usually used in combination).

Example

"The choir delivered a full-throated rendition of the anthem that echoed throughout the cathedral."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Throated" is almost exclusively used as the second element in hyphenated compound adjectives (such as "ruby-throated", "deep-throated", or "full-throated") rather than as a standalone modifier.

• Rhymes for throated

• Nearby Words

thriver
thriving
throat
throated
throaty
throb
throbbing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Throated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/throated
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