raised voice

Frequency: 8.218.4 per million words

speaking in a louder than normal volume, often due to anger or to be heard over noise

raisedADJECTIVE + NOUN

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voice

Examples (10)

  • She spoke in a raised voice to be heard over the music.
  • He apologized for his raised voice during the argument.
  • The teacher had to use a raised voice to quiet the class.
  • Why are you speaking in such a raised voice? I can hear you perfectly.
  • His raised voice indicated his frustration with the situation.
  • Despite her raised voice, her words were calm and measured.
  • They exchanged words in raised voices across the crowded room.
  • It's hard to have a reasonable conversation when everyone uses a raised voice.
  • The captain's raised voice cut through the storm, giving clear orders.
  • I could tell she was upset by the tone of her raised voice.