growly en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
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.
Meanings
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Resembling the sound of a growl; throaty.
She sang the blues in a tough, growly voice.
The chefs are veritable whizzes at arranging food on your plate to look like happy frog faces and growly clown faces.
1987, Kerry Cue, Hang On To Your Horses Doovers, page 77:
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Tending to growl.
a growly old bear
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| growlier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| growliest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |