adj
Meaning 1
Resembling the sound of a growl; throaty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- She sang the blues in a tough, growly voice.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
growly
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Sound
Pronunciation
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adj
Meaning 2
Tending to growl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- a growly old bear
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English growl Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English growly From growl + -y.