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hoarsely

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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."

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Comparative: more hoarsely
Superlative: most hoarsely

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Etymology

Traces back to Middle English hosely, and can also be seen as hoarse plus the suffix -ly.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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huskily

Rhymes for hoarsely

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Frequently asked questions

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.