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husk·y1
 husky1
- pronunciation:
- huhs
ki
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
huskier, huskiest |
| definition 1: |
big and strong; muscular.
- synonyms:
- beefy, brawny, burly, muscular
- antonyms:
- puny
- similar words:
- hefty, lusty, musclebound, rugged, strapping, strong
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| definition 2: |
of the voice, somewhat rasping or hoarse.
- synonyms:
- gruff, hoarse, rasping, throaty
- antonyms:
- shrill
- similar words:
- guttural, rough
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| definition 3: |
resembling or covered with a husk.
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| related words: |
bull, powerful, robust, thick |
| derivations: |
huskily (adv.), huskiness (n.) |
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