Husky and Rough

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Husky

Husky adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.

Usage example: a voice that was husky from years of smoking

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Rough is a synonym for husky in throaty topic. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Husky", when it comes to topics like hoarse, deep, grating.

Nearby Words: husked, huskily

Rough

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

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Husky is a synonym for rough in grating topic. You can use "Husky" instead an adjective "Rough", if it concerns topics such as gruff, stormy.

Nearby Words: roughly, roughness, roughen, roughening, roughed

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On Terrytoons' TV series The Mighty Heroes, Diaperman — a baby — has a deep, rough, husky voice.

Source: Vocal Dissonance
The amount of dramatic yelling in a suddenly rough, husky voice is very shocking.

Source: Playing Against Type / Anime

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