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Definition of throaty
throaty
/ˈθroʊ.ti/
throat · y
Adverb:throatily
throaty Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Deep, resonant, and slightly husky in quality, as if produced low in the throat (typically used of a voice, laugh, or engine sound).
Example
"The jazz singer captivated the audience with her warm, throaty alto voice."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 16th century from the Old English noun 'throte' (meaning throat) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Throaty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/throaty