husky

adjective/ˈhʌski/

Frequency rank: #9,642 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

having a deep, rough, or hoarse quality (of a voice); also describes something large and sturdy.

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Example sentence

The sled dog had that husky voice that made it sound strong and powerful.

Synonyms & related words

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