hoarse
[ hawrs, hohrs ]
adjective,hoars·er, hoars·est.
having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
having a raucous voice.
making a harsh, low sound.
Origin of hoarse
11350–1400; Middle English hors<Old Norse *hārs (assumed variant of hāss); replacing Middle English hoos,Old English hās, cognate with Old High German heis,Old Saxon hēs
Other words for hoarse
Other words from hoarse
- hoarsely, adverb
- hoarseness, noun
Words that may be confused with hoarse
- hoarse , horse
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British Dictionary definitions for hoarse
hoarse
/ (hɔːs) /
adjective
gratingly harsh or raucous in tone
low, harsh, and lacking in intensity: a hoarse whisper
having a husky voice, as through illness, shouting, etc
Origin of hoarse
1C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse hās, Old Saxon hēs
Derived forms of hoarse
- hoarsely, adverb
- hoarseness, noun
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