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 croaky Dora is confronted by another neighbor (played by Gregg Perrie) who seems far too tan for 1950s Queens, New York, and whose voice is rather croaky. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croaky
  1. hoarse
  2. gruff
  3. husky
Adjective
  • Workers also reported hoarse voices, chronic coughs and asthma-like symptoms.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When 39 days of elite physical punishment concluded with stadium lights dimming across North America, millions of fans limped away from watch parties with hoarse voices and sore feet.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoarse
Adjective
  • His gruff mechanic Cooter Davenport is introduced as a hell-raising, uncouth wild man, constantly taunting the authorities and flouting convention.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Pangan remembers of Brun, imitating his gruff voice, and shaking her head.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of gruff
Adjective
  • Tyler, after a brief recovery period, returned to the recording studio with a huskier, edgier voice.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The extravagant, hi-NRG single showcased the breadth of Tyler’s husky grandeur, which proved a perfect fit for Giorgio Moroder.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of husky

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“Croaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croaky. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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