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hoarse Antonyms

Opposite of hoarse

Because the opposite of hoarse shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(of a person's voice or vocal sound) Sounding rough, husky, and harsh, typically as a result of a sore throat or shouting.

Usage Example

"Her voice was barely a clear whisper after cheering at the championship game all evening."

Strongest
clear
smooth
Strong
melodious
dulcet
silvery
mellifluous

• adjective (Context 2)

(of a person) Having a rough, strained, or raspy voice.

Usage Example

"The lecturer grew clear-voiced toward the end of the three-hour seminar and paused for a glass of water."

Strongest
clear-voiced

Similar words to hoarse

Words similar to hoarse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

raspy
husky
rasping
husky-voiced
gravelly
croaky
throaty
gruff
See all synonyms of hoarse

• Nearby Words

hoarder
hoarding
hoarfrost
hoarse
hoarsely
hoarseness
hoax

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hoarse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hoarse
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