Meaning of hoarse in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hɔrs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hoarse

    Definitions

    1. deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

    Examples

    • « gruff voices »
    • « the dog's gruff barking »
    • « hoarse cries »
    • « makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky- Virgil Thomson »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « Poetry had far better imply things than preach them directly... in the open pulpit her voice grows hoarse and fails. »
    F. L. Lucas

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