full-throated
Americanadjective
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using the full power of one’s voice.
His full-throated yodeling stole the show.
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(of a sound) formed by the full power of one’s voice.
The play begins with a full-throated scream from backstage.
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demonstrated or expressed with enthusiastic conviction.
The local nurses association has given our candidate its full-throated endorsement.
Other Word Forms
- full-throatedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of full-throated
First recorded in 1820–25; full 1 ( def. ) + throated ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Robbie Williams closed the show with a full-throated tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, alongside some of the late star's former bandmates.
From BBC
On the original, Dylan firmly asserts, but the arrangement here is a full-throated declaration and a celebration of the progress made at that point in history.
From Salon
But from that lofty position, and with the AI investment landscape seemingly changing by the day, investors weren’t in the mood to hear anything other than full-throated optimism, and data to back it, when it came to AMD’s near-term outlook.
From Barron's
"Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" was a full-throated, identity-affirming exploration of Puerto Ricanness in the context of persistent colonialism, set to folkloric sounds, infectious salsa and reggaeton rhythms.
From Barron's
Eluned Morgan has now twice declined the opportunity to give her full-throated backing to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the space of a week.
From BBC
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