HUSKINESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

huskiness

noun

Definition of huskiness

as in stoutness

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Noun

The heaviness comes from the fact that the artist died in April, at age forty-six, but it’s also embedded in the paintings on view—in the bursts of fire and swirling floods that mark them.

— Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
But the songs also carry the heaviness of Seattle’s sonic palette too.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of heaviness

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In a move that avoids excessive bulkiness, a pair of simple Mary Janes layered with some socks will keep you cozy and stylish.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
Its bulkiness could be seen as both a blessing and a curse, as much of the weight is concentrated in the base to prevent the monitor from tipping over.

— Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026

Definition of bulkiness

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