hoarse

adjective/hɔrs/

Frequency rank: #17,735 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Having a rough, harsh, or croaky voice, often due to illness or overuse.

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Example sentence

He cheered so loudly at the concert that his voice became hoarse by the end of the night.

Synonyms & related words

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