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husk·y1
husky1
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- pronunciation:
- huhs
ki
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
huskier, huskiest |
definition 1: |
big and strong; muscular.
He'd been a husky man in his youth, but he'd grown weak with age.- 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.
I have a cold, so my voice is a bit husky this morning.- 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 |
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derivations: |
huskily (adv.), huskiness (n.) |
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