Definition & Meaning of "hoarse"in English

hoarse

having a rough, harsh, and weak voice, usually due to a sore throat or excessive use

gravelly

husky

rasping

raspy

rough

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

hoarsest

Comparative

hoarser

gradable

domain

voice, health, sound

Examples

After shouting at the concert all night, his voice was hoarse the next day.

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