Breathy Definition

brĕthē
breathier, breathiest
adjective
breathier, breathiest
Characterized by an excessive and audible emission of breath.
A breathy voice, speaker, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Breathy

Adjective

Base Form:
breathy
Comparative:
breathier
Superlative:
breathiest

Origin of Breathy

  • breath +‎ -y

    From Wiktionary

Breathy Sentence Examples

  • His tone was sensual and breathy, slightly unfocused, and he was a great performer of ballads.

  • Consistent performance, chaps The breathy vocals of bassist Hamilton on How will I ever find my way home?

  • They say it in a breathy whisper, beckoning your lover to come a little closer for a more thorough inspection.

  • This kind of music is perfect for Ms. Carlisle - it allows her to play up the smokey, breathy side of her voice to great effect.

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Words Starting With

BBRBRE

Words Ending With

YHYTHY

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Words Starting With B and Ending With Y

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With Y