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huskily

husk·y
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [huhs-kee]
    • /ˈhʌs ki/
    • /ˈhʌskɪlɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huhs-kee]
    • /ˈhʌs ki/

Definitions of huskily word

  • adjective huskily big and strong; burly. 1
  • adjective huskily (of the voice) having a semiwhispered vocal tone; somewhat hoarse, as when speaking with a cold or from grief or passion. 1
  • adjective huskily like, covered with, or full of husks. 1
  • adjective huskily made in a size meant for the larger or heavier than average boy: size 18 husky pants. 1
  • adjective huskily for, pertaining to, or wearing clothing in this size: the husky department; husky boys. 1
  • noun plural huskily a size of garments meant for the larger or heavier than average boy. 1

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Origin of huskily

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 Huskily

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

huskily 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 about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

huskily usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for huskily

adverb huskily

  • throaty — produced or modified in the throat, as certain sounds; guttural, husky, or hoarse.
  • hoarsely — having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
  • roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
  • gruffly — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
  • drily — dryly.

Antonyms for huskily

adverb huskily

  • clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner

Top questions with huskily

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