Synonyms of hoarse

hoarse

adjective

ˈhȯrs 

as in gruff

harsh and dry in sound

the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gruff
• husky
• coarse
• rusty
• rasping
• raspy
• croaking
• gravelly
• throaty
• choked
• croaky
• growling
• scratchy
• strained
• strangled
• grating
• gravel
• rough
• guttural
• scratching
• strident
• scraping
• raucous
• abrasive
• cracked
• grinding
• cacophonous
• growly
• discordant
• jarring
• screeching
• squawking
• unmusical
• dissonant
• cawing
• inharmonious
• unmelodious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweet
• liquid
• gentle
• golden
• mellifluous
• mellow
• soothing
• tender
• smooth
• soft
• velvety
• silken
• mellifluent
• satiny
• gliding
• musical
• melodious
• melodic
• lyrical
• lyric
• euphonious

Examples of hoarse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meinhardt yelled himself hoarse in the stands, encouraging her between bouts. —David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024

This may include fatigue, dizziness, weakness, pale skin, chills, hoarse voice, or trouble breathing.4 Common Causes A wide range of health conditions can affect your oral health and cause your gums to turn white. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024

During Thursday night's debate hosted by CNN, Biden's voice was hoarse and raspy from the start. —Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024

Biden, who at 81 is the oldest sitting president in history, spoke with a hoarse voice that his team attributed to a cold. —Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 21 July 2024