Definition of Hoarse

1. Adjective. Deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion. "Makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky"

Exact synonyms: Gruff, Husky
Similar to: Cacophonic, Cacophonous
Derivative terms: Gruffness, Hoarseness, Huskiness

Definition of Hoarse

1. a. Having a harsh, rough, grating voice or sound, as when affected with a cold; making a rough, harsh cry or sound; as, the hoarse raven.

Definition of Hoarse

1. low and rough in sound [adj HOARSER, HOARSEST] : HOARSELY [adv]

Medical Definition of Hoarse

1. Having a rough, harsh voice. Origin: A.S. Has (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hoarse

hoardings
hoards
hoared
hoarfrost
hoarfrosts
hoarhead
hoarheads
hoarier
hoariest
hoarily
hoariness
hoarinesses
hoaring
hoars
hoarse (current term)
hoarse (current term)
hoarsely
hoarsen
hoarsened
hoarseness
hoarseness
hoarsenesses
hoarsening
hoarsens
hoarser
hoarsest
hoary
hoary
hoary alison
hoary alyssum

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