Definition

The quality of being thick, strong, or having a deep voice.

Example

His huskiness made his voice sound very powerful when he spoke.

Conversation

Have you noticed the huskiness in his voice lately?

Yeah, it’s definitely different — I wonder if he’s been sick.

I hope not! The huskiness makes it harder to understand him sometimes.

True, but it also gives him a unique charm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Huskiness → The word 'huskiness' is derived from 'husk' (from Old Norse *husk*, meaning the outer covering or shell of a seed) and the suffix '-iness' (meaning the quality of being). Thus, 'huskiness' refers to the quality of being husky or having a rough, coarse texture.

Memory Tip

Think of the outer 'covering' ('husk') of something, which gives it a rough quality, and the '-iness' indicates the quality of that roughness.

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