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huskiness

/ˈhʌs.ki.nəs/

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noun

/ˈhʌs.ki.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть хриплым, которое может описывать либо гортанный, грубый тембр голоса, либо свойство быть крупным и сильным.

A noun referring to the quality of being husky, which can describe either a throaty, rough quality of voice or the property of being large and strong.

uncountable

  1. Physical robustnessB2formal

    The quality of being large, strong, and powerfully built.

    ruФизическая крепость

    • His huskiness made him an ideal candidate for the rugby team.
    • The wrestler's huskiness was intimidating to his opponents.
    • She admired the huskiness of the draft horses.

    Synonymsbrawninesspowerfulnessrobustnessruggednessstoutness

    Antonymsfrailtyslightnessweakness

  2. Hoarse or rough voiceB2formal

    A quality of the voice that is deep, rough, and slightly harsh, often due to a cold or emotion.

    ruХриплость

    • There was a noticeable huskiness in his voice after the long speech.
    • Her huskiness added a unique charm to her singing.
    • The cold gave his voice a temporary huskiness.

    Synonymsgruffnessharshnesshoarsenessroughness

Forms
  • huskinesses plural form
  • huskinesses' possessive plural form
  • huskiness's possessive singular form