croaky

adjective

Definition of croakynext
as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound a week of constant coughing left her with a croaky voice

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for croaky
  1. hoarse
  2. gruff
  3. husky
Adjective
  • Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Mr. Biden struggled through the first presidential debate against Trump in June, speaking in a hoarse voice and at times appearing to lose his train of thought while answering questions.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Most in the away end were hoarse by that stage, but a special roar was reserved for Worrall.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Definition of hoarse
Adjective
  • After a long bout of gruff banter, Frank gets personal, invoking his dead son, Joseph.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The actress uncovers enough credibility in the character to withstand the syrupy sports drama’s conventions, offsetting the gruff Eastwoodisms on which the film is built. 19.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of gruff
Adjective
  • Normani continues to show off her personal innovations on Brandy’s vocal playbook, while Khalid displays his growth as a duet partner, offering up a rich, husky complement to Mani’s airier timbre.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The country titan performed a series a barnburners that ran on his husky, soulful voice.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of husky
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croaks

croaky

crochet

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“Croaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croaky. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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