silky voice

[ˈsɪlki vɔɪs]
noun phrasepl: silky voices
voz sedosa
1. A smooth, soft, and pleasant-sounding voice that is melodious and refined, often lacking harshness or roughness
The singer's silky voice captivated the entire audience.
A voz sedosa do cantor cativou toda a plateia.
2. A voice characterized by smoothness and elegance in tone quality, often associated with charm or persuasiveness
He spoke with a silky voice that made everyone listen carefully.
Ele falava com uma voz sedosa que fazia todos escutarem com atenção.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'silky voice' is highly valued in entertainment, music, and public speaking. It's often associated with professionalism, charm, and trustworthiness. In Brazil, describing someone as having a 'voz sedosa' is a significant compliment, especially in music, radio, and television industries. The term is frequently used in advertising and media to describe celebrated singers and broadcasters.
NYC Slang
smooth voice / butter voice
Synonyms / Sinônimos
smooth voicevelvety voicemellow voicemelodious voicedulcet voice
Antonyms / Antônimos
harsh voiceraspy voicegrating voicerough voicehoarse voice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voz sedosa
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
voz sedosa / voz morna
Voz sedosa is standard; voz morna may also be used informally
São Paulo
voz sedosa
Standard usage in business and media contexts
Portugal
voz sedosa / voz aveludada
Both terms used; aveludada (velvety) is also common in European Portuguese

Related Words

tonetimbremelodiousdulcetresonantsonorous

Related Idioms & Phrases

a voice like silk
liquid voice
honeyed tones
golden voice
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