adv

hoarsely

Hoarsely (adv) means In a rough, strained voice. Example: “Help me," he whispered hoarsely.”

adv

In a rough, strained voice.

""Help me," he whispered hoarsely."

How to use hoarsely

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In plain EnglishSpeaking or saying something in a raspy, strained way.

more hoarsely comparative, most hoarsely superlative

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"Help me," he whispered _____.

From Middle English hosely; equivalent to hoarse + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

huskily

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

What does “hoarsely” mean?

The word “hoarsely” means in a rough, strained voice. In plain terms, speaking or saying something in a raspy, strained way.

How do you use “hoarsely” in a sentence?

Here is “hoarsely” used in a sentence: “"Help me," he whispered hoarsely.”

What part of speech is “hoarsely”?

“Hoarsely” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of hoarsely?

"hoarsely" (adv) means in a rough, strained voice.