hoarse
adjective/hɔrs/
Frequency rank: #17,735 most common English word
Meaning
Having a rough, harsh, or croaky voice, often due to illness or overuse.
Example sentence
He cheered so loudly at the concert that his voice became hoarse by the end of the night.
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