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hoarsely


Meanings
  • adjective

    Speaking with a rough, husky, or harsh voice.

    - "After shouting all day, his voice was hoarsely."
    - "The singer's hoarsely voice added depth to her performance."

Rhymes
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horse , course , lose , noise , voice
Variants
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hoarse , hoarsely , hoarseness , hoarsenesses , hoarser , hoarsest
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'hors' meaning harsh, rough, or hoarse.


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  1. The term 'hoarse' comes from the Old English word 'hors', meaning 'horse'. This is because horses are often described as having a harsh, rough voice.

  2. Hoarseness can be caused by various factors, including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and vocal strain.


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  1. dysphonia: A medical condition characterized by difficulty in producing normal voice sounds, often described as hoarseness.


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In literature, hoarsely is used to describe characters with rough or gravelly voices, such as Winston Smith in George Orwell's '1984'.

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