Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a deep, rough, or guttural sound that seems to come from the throat: Describes a voice or sound that is low, full, and resonant, often with a slightly rough or husky quality, as if produced deep in the throat.

Usage

• The adjective throaty is used to describe sounds, most commonly voices, laughs, growls, or engine noises. It implies a deep, rich, and often emotionally expressive or powerful quality.
• It is typically used before a noun (e.g., a throaty laugh) or after a linking verb like "sound" or "is" (e.g., Her voice sounded throaty).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The singer's throaty voice gave the blues song an authentic, emotional feel.
  • He answered with a low, throaty chuckle.
  • The old car started with a throaty roar.

Advanced Usage

• "to sound throaty": to have a deep, husky vocal quality.
  • After the concert, her voice sounded throaty from singing so passionately.
• "a throaty purr": often used to describe a deep, contented sound from an animal (like a large cat) or metaphorically for a smooth engine sound.
  • The motorcycle idled with a throaty purr.

Variants and Related Words

• Throatily (adverb): In a throaty manner.
  • She laughed throatily.
• Throatiness (noun): The quality of being throaty.
  • The throatiness of his voice was very distinctive.

Synonyms

• Guttural: (of a sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.
• Husky: (of a voice) sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse.
• Hoarse: (of a voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically from a sore throat or shouting.
• Deep: (of a sound) low in pitch.

Antonyms

• Shrill: (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing.
• Thin: (of a sound) lacking depth or resonance; weak.
• Clear: (of a sound) pure and free from huskiness or roughness.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(Note: "Throaty" itself is not commonly used in standard idioms. The phrases below are descriptive collocations.) - A throaty growl: A deep, aggressive sound from the throat. - The guard dog gave a warning, throaty growl. - Throaty laughter: Laughter that is deep and resonant. - His throaty laughter filled the room.

Adjective

1. sounding as if pronounced low in the throat
   • a rich throaty voice