Huskily

/ˈhʌskɪli/
adverb

In a rough, low, and slightly harsh sounding way, often because of sadness or lack of health.

She said in a huskily whisper that she missed him loads
Visual representation of "huskily" - In a rough, low, and slightly harsh sounding way, often because of sadness or lack of health

Often appears as...

  • spoke huskily
  • talked huskily
adverb

In a strong, robust, or ruggedly manner.

He walked huskily after a long tiring day
Visual representation of "huskily" - In a strong, robust, or ruggedly manner

Often appears as...

  • walked huskily
  • worked huskily
adverb

In a rough, low, and slightly harsh sounding way, often because of sadness or lack of health.

She said in a huskily whisper that she missed him loads
Visual representation of "huskily" - In a rough, low, and slightly harsh sounding way, often because of sadness or lack of health

Often appears as...

  • spoke huskily
  • talked huskily
adverb

In a strong, robust, or ruggedly manner.

He walked huskily after a long tiring day
Visual representation of "huskily" - In a strong, robust, or ruggedly manner

Often appears as...

  • walked huskily
  • worked huskily
Definition 1 of 2
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Emotional Weakness

Use 'huskily' to describe a voice affected by strong emotions or illness.

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He spoke huskily, trying to hold back tears.
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Whisper for Intimacy

'Huskily' adds a sense of intimacy and secrecy when whispering.

Illustration for Whisper for Intimacy
She whispered huskily, sharing the secret only with me.
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Indicate Suffering

Use 'huskily' when someone's voice indicates they've suffered or are unwell.

Illustration for Indicate Suffering
After the long battle with illness, he spoke huskily.
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Emotional Weakness

Use 'huskily' to describe a voice affected by strong emotions or illness.

Illustration for Emotional Weakness
He spoke huskily, trying to hold back tears.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Whisper for Intimacy

'Huskily' adds a sense of intimacy and secrecy when whispering.

Illustration for Whisper for Intimacy
She whispered huskily, sharing the secret only with me.
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Indicate Suffering

Use 'huskily' when someone's voice indicates they've suffered or are unwell.

Illustration for Indicate Suffering
After the long battle with illness, he spoke huskily.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weakness

Use 'huskily' to describe a voice affected by strong emotions or illness.

Illustration for Emotional Weakness
He spoke huskily, trying to hold back tears.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Whisper for Intimacy

'Huskily' adds a sense of intimacy and secrecy when whispering.

Illustration for Whisper for Intimacy
She whispered huskily, sharing the secret only with me.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Indicate Suffering

Use 'huskily' when someone's voice indicates they've suffered or are unwell.

Illustration for Indicate Suffering
After the long battle with illness, he spoke huskily.
Visual representation of the word "Huskily"

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