laryngitis UK /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/US /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ noun1 •An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.The moment had come for the honeyed word. I lowered my voice to a confidential murmur, but on her inquiring if I had laryngitis raised it again. — 1960 formslaryngites · laryngitides