Husky (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys"; "a strapping boy of eighteen"; "`buirdly' is a Scottish term".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was a husky guy who looked like he spent hours in the gym every day.
- The store had a special section for husky children's clothing to cater to their needs.
- His husky frame and broad shoulders made him an intimidating presence on the football field.
- The model had to be extremely fit to carry off the outfit designed for husky men.
- She liked men with a husky build and found her partner's rugged physique extremely attractive.
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Meaning 2
Deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; "gruff voices"; "the dog's gruff barking"; "hoarse cries"; "makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky"- Virgil Thomson.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The singer's husky voice added a sense of intimacy to the emotional ballad.
- After a long night of shouting at the concert, her voice was husky and strained.
- The old man's husky laughter echoed through the room as he told his favorite joke.
- The actress's husky tone brought a sense of sophistication to the film noir.
- The rockstar's husky vocals gave the song a raw, edgy quality that resonated with fans.