
Hoarse
Voice Strain
Used to describe someone's voice when it sounds rough due to overuse or illness, such as shouting or a cold.
His voice was hoarse from cheering on his team all night.
Emotional State
'Hoarse' can imply strong emotion, like anger or desperation, that affects one's voice.
She was hoarse from pleading for her lost puppy.
Temporary Change
Indicates a temporary condition of the voice, not a permanent trait.
After recovering from laryngitis, her hoarse voice returned to normal.
Compare with
GruffGutturalHarshHuskyRaucousRoughScratchyThroaty
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