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Adjective: breathy (breathier,breathiest)  bre-thee
  1. (of a voice) characterized by audible breathing or whispering quality
    "Her breathy voice added sensuality to the song"
     
  2. (of a sound, especially in music) having a soft, airy quality
    "The saxophonist's breathy tone created a mellow atmosphere"

Derived forms: breathiest, breathier

Encyclopedia: Breathy