Full-throated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfʊlˈθɹəʊtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Full-throated is an adjective meaning (also figuratively of noises by objects) Using all the power of one's voice; communicated loudly or vociferously.
Meaning
(also figuratively of noises by objects) Using all the power of one's voice; communicated loudly or vociferously.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Showing strong feelings.
- (euphemistic, dated) Of a woman: having ample breasts.
Example Sentences
The purr grew louder, and ended in the full-throated 'Aaarh!' of the tiger's charge.
The laughter was not quite so full-throated as before. Such excessive cleverness was a little Satanic.
[T]hou, light-winged Dryad of the trees, / In some melodious plot / Of beechen green, and shadows numberless, / Singest of summer in full-throated ease.
[Donald] Trump never received the full throated backing of his party colleagues and mainstream consensus until about 2am last night was that he was a joke.
Synonyms for full-throated
Depending on context, synonyms include emphatic, forceful, vehement, buxom, curvaceous, bathykolpian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include voiceful, clamorous, loud, vociferous, vocal, loudsome.
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