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husk·y1
/ˈhəskē/
adjective
1.(of a voice or utterance) sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse.
synonyms:throaty, gruff, gravelly, hoarse, croaky, rough, guttural, harsh, rasping, raspy; deep
“a husky voice” is so over-used, it’s almost comical. I heard it twice (literally) within the several min it took me to write this. other than that, these stories are entertaining and interesting.