Synonyms for Husky
Definition of husky
adjective
- muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys"; "a strapping boy of eighteen"; "`buirdly' is a Scottish term"
- deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; "gruff voices"; "the dog's gruff barking"; "hoarse cries"; "makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky"- Virgil Thomson
noun
- breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "husky"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like beefy, burly, cacophonous can replace "husky" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "husky" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Husky" in song lyrics
See how husky is used in real songs:
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"In the coldest winters we thought husky"
Cannibal Ox f/ Alaska, Cryptic — Atom -
"People think that I'm lucky, my link lookin husky"
Cassidy f/ Swizz Beatz — My Drink N My 2 Step -
"He must be dusty, my beard scruffy, man, my chain husky"
Dom Pachino f/ Shyheim — Monkeys Laugh Too