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Gravelly

Verb / ˈgrævʌli: / Another word for gravelly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - having a rough, harsh, or rasping voice or sound

Synonyms & similar words

scratchy raspy rough pebbly grating shingly rasping rough harsh rasping gruff hoarse scratchy coarse roughened uneven jagged ragged rocky bumpy lumpy irregular broken uneven hard crunchy grainy

Example sentences

  1. The singer's gravelly voice adds a unique quality to his music.
  2. The road was so gravelly that it made driving difficult.
  3. Her cough was gravelly and sounded like she needed medical attention.
  4. The cat's tongue felt rough and gravelly against my hand.

Quotes

  • "A gravelly path leads to the top of the hill where the sunset awaits." - Unknown
  • "Age has a wonderful beauty and charm and a sense of peace and serenity that is truly wonderful, especially when you're on the gravelly path of life." - Teresa Palmer
  • "The ocean was black and the waves were beginning to build up, a long, slow swell that made the boat bob up and down in a gentle, gravelly rhythm." - Michael Scott

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