Hoarsely Meaning in English
word · lemma: hoarse
ˈhɔɹs
HORS-lee
hˈɔːsli
HAWS-lee
Definition
In a rough or scratchy way, usually because of a sore throat or lost voice.
Usage & Nuances
Used only to describe speaking or sounds, not for other rough things. Common with verbs like 'say', 'whisper', or 'call'. Implies the speaker's voice is weak, strained, or unwell.
Spanish: con voz ronca - ásperamentePortuguese (BR): roucamentePortuguese (PT): roucamenteChinese (Simplified): 嘶哑地Chinese (Traditional): 嘶啞地Hindi: भर्राए हुए स्वर मेंArabic: بصوتٍ أجشBengali: কর্কশ ভাবে - রুক্ষভাবে (কণ্ঠস্বর)Russian: хриплоJapanese: しわがれ声で - かすれ声でVietnamese: khàn khànKorean: 쉰 목소리로Turkish: kısık bir sesle - çatallı bir sesleUrdu: بھاری آواز میں - بھدے انداز میں (آواز)Indonesian: dengan suara serak
Example Sentences
She spoke hoarsely because of her cold.
basic
He answered the phone hoarsely.
basic
The teacher spoke hoarsely after the long day.
basic
"I need some water," she whispered hoarsely.
natural
After cheering at the game, he could only shout hoarsely.
natural
He laughed hoarsely, his voice barely audible.
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