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Learn how to use the comparative “throatier” and superlative “throatiest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “throaty”?

The comparative form of “throaty” is “throatier”.

Example

The lion's roar is throatier than the tiger's.

Example

He spoke in a throatier voice than usual.

What is the superlative form of “throaty”?

The superlative form of “throaty” is “throatiest”.

Example

Among all the animals, the bullfrog has the throatiest croak.

Example

Her singing voice is known for being the throatiest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with throaty, throatier, and throatiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more throaty' and 'most throaty' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, throatier and throatiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Throaty does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: ThroatyThroatier Superlative: ThroatyThroatiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “throatier”

Used to describe a voice that has a rough or harsh quality

Example

The singer's raspier voice added emotion to the song.

Used to describe a voice that is deep and slightly rough

Example

His huskier voice made him sound more authoritative.

Used to indicate a voice that has a lower pitch

Example

The actor's deeper voice gave his character a sense of power.

Expressions with similar meanings to “throatiest”

Similar to throatiest, this emphasizes a voice with a rough or harsh quality

Example

The old man's raspiest cough could be heard from across the room.

Used to describe the voice with the deepest and slightly rough quality

Example

The opera singer's huskiest notes resonated throughout the theater.

Used to indicate the voice with the lowest pitch

Example

The bass singer's deepest notes shook the entire concert hall.

Using than with comparative “throatier”

When using the comparative form throatier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His voice is throatier than hers." Here, than is used to show that the quality of 'his' voice is greater than the quality of her voice.

How can I use this expression in context?

“throatier” and “throatiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Animal Sounds

    The bullfrog's croak is throatier than the frog's chirp.

    The bullfrog's croak is throatier than the frog's chirp.

  • 2Speaking

    He spoke in a throatier voice when he was angry.

    He spoke in a throatier voice when he was angry.

  • 3Singing

    Her singing voice became throatier as she reached the high notes.

    Her singing voice became throatier as she reached the high notes.

  • 4Acting

    The actor used a throatier voice to portray a villainous character.

    The actor used a throatier voice to portray a villainous character.

  • 5Music

    The guitarist played a throatier riff on the electric guitar.

    The guitarist played a throatier riff on the electric guitar.

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