as in gruff
harsh and dry in sound
the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hoarse
Kelce cemented himself into the rowdy sports town’s lore by delivering a passionate and hoarse speech during the Super Bowl parade after the 2017 season.
—
Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Biden appeared unsteady, his responses erratic, his voice a hoarse whisper.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
But even a hoarse Aikman is a good analyst.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Davis and subsequently Streep — whose acceptance speech included a biographical survey of half the celebrities in the room and a call for resistance made in a voice gone hoarse by hollering at Women’s March protests the day before — know the only way out is through.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hoarse
Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Biden appeared unsteady, his responses erratic, his voice a hoarse whisper.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
But even a hoarse Aikman is a good analyst.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Davis and subsequently Streep — whose acceptance speech included a biographical survey of half the celebrities in the room and a call for resistance made in a voice gone hoarse by hollering at Women’s March protests the day before — know the only way out is through.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hoarse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarse
Adjective
-
This was the puzzle: The Torch and the Treasure A Bridge Puzzle of Strategy, Speed... and Stolen Gold Five daring fantasy thieves—a nimble Elf, a sneaky Goblin, a fleet-footed Satyr, a gruff Dwarf, and a hulking Troll—have just pulled off the heist of the century.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Could this gruff old man playing mahjong in a nondescript hall be a curious gambler on the last boat up the Mekong, laughing in the face of Edward’s existential crisis?—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
-
In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Hen of the Woods Sandwich from Dad’s Luncheonette 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
-
TikTok clued us into the power of shaving your body—mainly your she-shrubbery—using what is technically a beard trimmer, because it's designed explicitly to motor through coarse hair.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Meslier’s reputation and morale are not ready for an immediate recall, while Alex Cairns would have been another risky, rusty option as the third-choice stopper.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Overall, the gecko has a pinkish cream hue with rusty orange and brown markings.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hoarse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarse. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share