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breathiness

/ˈbrɛθɪnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does breathiness mean?

noun

The quality of being breathed or the state of being short of breath; a soft, indistinct, or whispery quality of sound.

Example

"The singer's breathiness added a haunting quality to the ballad."

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