Huskiness
noun
The quality of having a rough, low voice.
He was known for the huskiness in his voice whenever he sang

Often appears as...
- huskiness in voice
- huskiness from smoking
noun
The state of being robust or durable.
The huskiness of the old man was evident in the way he moved

Often appears as...
- huskiness of material
- huskiness in build
noun
The quality of having a rough, low voice.
He was known for the huskiness in his voice whenever he sang

Often appears as...
- huskiness in voice
- huskiness from smoking
noun
The state of being robust or durable.
The huskiness of the old man was evident in the way he moved

Often appears as...
- huskiness of material
- huskiness in build
Definition 1 of 2

Rough Quality
Reflects a voice textured by a cold, illness, or years of smoking, not smoothness.

His cold gave his greeting a noticeable huskiness.
Emotional Impact
Often used to describe the voice in emotional or impactful moments, like in storytelling or music.

The story's climax was conveyed with a huskiness that captivated everyone.
Not Always Negative
Can imply a character trait or voice appeal, often perceived as charming or charismatic.

The singer's natural huskiness added depth to the performance.
Rough Quality
Reflects a voice textured by a cold, illness, or years of smoking, not smoothness.

His cold gave his greeting a noticeable huskiness.
Emotional Impact
Often used to describe the voice in emotional or impactful moments, like in storytelling or music.

The story's climax was conveyed with a huskiness that captivated everyone.
Not Always Negative
Can imply a character trait or voice appeal, often perceived as charming or charismatic.

The singer's natural huskiness added depth to the performance.
Rough Quality
Reflects a voice textured by a cold, illness, or years of smoking, not smoothness.

His cold gave his greeting a noticeable huskiness.
Emotional Impact
Often used to describe the voice in emotional or impactful moments, like in storytelling or music.

The story's climax was conveyed with a huskiness that captivated everyone.
Not Always Negative
Can imply a character trait or voice appeal, often perceived as charming or charismatic.

The singer's natural huskiness added depth to the performance.
Quote examples
Casey Kasem
American Actor
Garbage. It's a natural quality of huskiness in the midrange of my voice that I call 'garbage.' It's not a clear-toned announcer's voice. It's more like the voice of the guy next door.

Quote examples
Casey Kasem
American Actor
Garbage. It's a natural quality of huskiness in the midrange of my voice that I call 'garbage.' It's not a clear-toned announcer's voice. It's more like the voice of the guy next door.

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