huskiness

/ˈhʌskinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of a voice being rough, dry, and deep, often due to illness, emotion, or strain.
    • The actor's natural huskiness gave his lines a gravelly charm.
    • The huskiness in his voice made him sound tired and sad.
    • She tried to hide the huskiness from her cold, but everyone noticed.
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