Antonyms for husky


Grammar : Adj
Spell : huhs-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhʌs ki


Definition of husky

Origin :
  • "hoarse," c.1722 in reference to a cattle disease (of persons, 1740), from husk on the notion of "dry as a husk." Earlier (1550s) "having husks." Sense of "tough and strong" (like corn husks) is first found 1869, American English. Related: Huskily; huskiness.
  • adj deep, scratchy in sound
  • adj big, burly
Example sentences :
  • Steel your heart against the seductive charms of these Husky belles!
  • Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
  • We bade a hasty farewell to the Husky belles, and handed them into their barge.
  • Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
  • I wonder what our Husky friends thought of this little bombardment!
  • Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
  • Why, you don't doubt your ability to win the affections of a Husky belle, do you?
  • Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
  • "You do what you're told with less lip," said Husky threateningly.
  • Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
  • Shand was at his left hand; Husky faced him; Jack was at his right.
  • Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
  • He had to smile at Husky's changed tone in his lucid moments.
  • Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
  • Husky was now looking forward to her return no less than the others.
  • Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
  • He offered to let Husky shoot first, and when he refused tried to pick a quarrel with him.
  • Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
  • "You're damned lucky to get her to nurse you after you brought it on yourself," Joe said to Husky.
  • Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner

Synonyms for husky

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