throaty

[ throh-tee ]

adjective

, throat·i·er, throat·i·est.

1. produced or modified in the throat, as certain sounds; guttural, husky, or hoarse.

throaty

/ ˈθrəʊtɪ /

adjective

1. indicating a sore throat; hoarse

   a throaty cough

2. of, relating to, or produced in or by the throat
3. deep, husky, or guttural

Derived Forms

• ˈthroatiness, noun
• ˈthroatily, adverb

Other Words From

• throati·ly adverb
• throati·ness noun
• un·throati·ly adverb
• un·throaty adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of throaty¹

First recorded in 1635–45; throat + -y ¹

Example Sentences

You could hear her before you could see her: a throaty, rat-a-tat laugh — ha-ha-ha-ha — drifting through the cool canyon air.

From Los Angeles Times

She wears a Star of David necklace and has rust-colored hair and an easy, throaty laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

Between remarks, Greene smiles uncannily, raises her fist in the air, and makes a series of throaty noises as the crowd cheers.

From Salon

The episode’s catalyst is Stanley’s heart attack and it ends with him giving a huge, throaty laugh when Michael roasts him.

From Los Angeles Times

The sound of my voice surprised me, as I’d taken on the throaty rasp of a 1940s bombshell.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• gruff
• hoarse