noun
- the quality or state of being harsh, rough, or hoarse in sound
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The raucity of his voice after shouting at the game was evident.
- The singer’s raucity made the performance difficult to enjoy.
- Years of smoking had given his laugh a distinct raucity.
- The raucity of the old recording made it hard to understand.
- She noticed the raucity in her throat after the long speech.