HOARSE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

hoarse

adjective

ˈhȯrs

Definition of hoarse

as in gruff

harsh and dry in sound the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper

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Recent Examples of hoarse His usually peppy voice is hoarse. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026 James’ reasoning had nothing to do with having a hoarse voice at the end of practice. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 As her own doppelgänger, Red, Nyong'o is as terrifying as Adelaide is terrified, speaking with a distinctive, hoarse voice that sends a chill up your spine. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Mar. 2026 Tears have been shed, throats have been screamed hoarse. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoarse

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His deep voice could command a room, and voters were drawn to his gruff populism and focus on economic inequality.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Abraham Lincoln furiously scribbled in Springfield on June 27, 1858, firing off a gruff note to the editor-in-chief of the Chicago Press & Tribune, then in business for only 11 years.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

Definition of gruff

Adjective

Tyler, after a brief recovery period, returned to the recording studio with a huskier, edgier voice.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The extravagant, hi-NRG single showcased the breadth of Tyler’s husky grandeur, which proved a perfect fit for Giorgio Moroder.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of husky

Adjective

Stick the cuttings so the ends are about 3 inches deep in containers of potting soil or coarse vermiculite.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Homemade brownies are topped with a rich, smooth cheesecake layer and baked with coarse crumbles of Oreo cookies.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

Pulisic looked rusty while getting his first start since the group stage opener when he was subbed out at halftime with a calf injury.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
With a splash, the bloody fish chunks in Johnny Matthews’ white, rusty crate sink into the royal blue waters offshore of Jupiter.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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