Hoarse

Pronunciation: /hɔːrs/

Definitions of hoarse

adjective having a rough, harsh sound or voice

Example Sentences

A1 After cheering at the football game, my voice became hoarse.

A2 She spoke in a hoarse whisper, unable to raise her voice above a whisper.

B1 The singer's hoarse voice added a raw emotion to the song.

B2 The actor's hoarse voice was a result of performing in a play for several hours.

C1 Despite his hoarse voice, he delivered a powerful speech that moved the audience.

C2 The teacher's hoarse voice showed the dedication and effort she put into teaching her students.

Examples of hoarse in a Sentence

formal After speaking for hours at the conference, his voice became hoarse.

informal I can't talk right now, I'm feeling a bit hoarse.

slang I partied so hard last night, now my voice is all hoarse.

figurative The old man's laughter was hoarse with years of wisdom and experience.

Grammatical Forms of hoarse

• past tense: hoarsed
• plural: hoarses
• comparative: hoarser
• superlative: hoarsest
• present tense: hoarse
• future tense: will be hoarse
• perfect tense: have hoarsed
• continuous tense: is hoarsing
• singular: hoarse
• positive degree: hoarse
• infinitive: to hoarse
• gerund: hoarsing
• participle: hoarsed

Origin and Evolution of hoarse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoarse' originated from the Old English word 'hors', which meant rough or dry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hoarse' evolved to specifically describe a rough or harsh voice or sound, often associated with throat irritation or strain.