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Hoarse vs Throaty - What's the difference?

hoarse | throaty | Synonyms |

Hoarse is a synonym of throaty.


As adjectives the difference between hoarse and throaty

is that hoarse is afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice while throaty is (of a sound) produced in the throat; especially such a sound which is rough or coarse.

hoarse

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice.
  • *
    • I am old and my voice is hoarse

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    throaty

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (of a sound) produced in the throat; especially such a sound which is rough or coarse.
    • A throaty cough.
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    • Since forming in 2007 Mumford & Sons have hard-toured their way to a vast market for throaty folk that's strong on banjo and bass drum. They have released two enormous albums. But, wow, do they take some knocks back home.