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- [huhs-kee]
- /ˈhʌs ki/
- /ˈhʌskɪlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
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