Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a hoarse or rough-sounding voice: The word "huskily" describes the manner of speaking with a voice that is low, rough, and often weak or strained, as if from a sore throat, emotion, or lack of use.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • "I've lost my voice," she whispered huskily.
  • The singer spoke huskily after the three-hour concert.
  • "Come here," he said huskily, his voice thick with emotion.

Advanced Usage

• Describing emotional speech: "Huskily" is often used to convey that a character's voice is affected by strong feelings like desire, sadness, or nostalgia.
  • "I remember," she replied huskily, a tear in her eye.
• Describing a characteristic voice: It can describe a person's natural, permanently rough voice quality.
  • The old sailor always spoke huskily.

Variants and Related Words

• Husky (adjective): Having a rough, low sound.
  • He has a deep, husky voice.
• Husk (noun): The dry outer covering of some seeds or fruits. (Note: This is a different word with a different meaning, but it is the root from which "husky" is derived, originally implying a dry, rough quality).
• Hoarsely (adverb): In a hoarse manner. This is a very close synonym.

Synonyms

• Hoarsely: With a rough, harsh voice.
• Roughly: In a coarse or harsh manner (when referring to voice).
• Throatily: In a deep, guttural manner from the throat.

Related Phrases

• In a husky tone/voice: Using a husky manner of speaking.
  • He answered in a husky voice.

Related Idioms

• To have a husky voice: To possess a characteristically rough, low voice.
  • The actor is famous for his husky voice.

Adverb

1. in a hoarse or husky voice
   • `Excuse me,' he said hoarsely