croaky

/ˈkrəʊki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkrəʊki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrō-kē/ (ame, mw)

croaky — adjective

  • croakypositive
  • croakiercomparative
  • croakiestsuperlative

1. used for a voice that comes out low, rough, and slightly scratchy, usually becau

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used for a voice that comes out low, rough, and slightly scratchy, usually because the throat is dry, sore, or tired

例句

After cheering through the match, Kemi sounded croaky on Monday morning.

sound + croaky after shouting

Rohan's voice turned croaky after the overnight flight landed.

voice + turn + croaky

同義詞
  • hoarse

    the most neutral everyday word for losing a clear voice

  • raspy

    puts stronger focus on a dry, scraping sound

  • husky

    can sound deeper or attractive, not necessarily caused by illness

反義詞
  • clear

    describes a voice that is easy to hear without roughness

  • smooth

    suggests an even, soft voice without a scratchy edge

文法句型

sound + croaky

voice + be/turn/stay + croaky

croaky + voice

用法筆記

Most often used for a person's voice, or for the person as a short way of describing that voice. It usually suggests a temporary throat problem after illness, shouting, or dryness, rather than someone's normal speaking style.

常見錯誤

❌My throat is croaky today.
✅My voice is croaky today.
💡croaky normally describes the sound of the voice, not the throat itself.
❌I sounded croaky because I was nervous.
✅I sounded croaky because my throat was dry.
💡croaky refers to a rough voice quality, not to general anxiety.