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Husky-Voice

/ˈhʌs.ki vɔɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A voice that is deep, rough, and often slightly hoarse, typically considered attractive.

    "Her husky voice captivated everyone in the room."
  2. 2

    A vocal quality that may indicate emotion or physical condition, such as fatigue or illness.

    "After a long night of singing, he spoke with a husky voice."

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The term 'husky' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'husky' meaning 'hoarse' or 'rough', which itself comes from the dialectal term 'husk', referring to a rough or coarse texture. The word 'voice' comes from Latin 'vox', meaning 'sound produced by humans or animals'. Over time, 'husky-voice' has evolved to describe a deep, rough, and often attractive vocal quality.

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