Synonyms for

Raspy

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

Definition

having a rough, harsh sound or voice

Synonyms & similar words

rasping gravelly rough grating scratchy gravelly hoarse raucous scratchy throaty gruff coarse harsh croaky husky rough guttural thick croaking croak grating scratch scratching scraping scrape

Example sentences

  1. After yelling all day at the football game, my voice became raspy.
  2. The singer's raspy voice added emotion to the song.
  3. The old radio had a raspy sound whenever it played music.
  4. The cat's meow was raspy and weak.
  5. The man's cough was so raspy it scared the children.

Quotes

  • "I have a deep, raspy voice. I love my voice." - Tyson Fury
  • "I'd like to play a superhero. I'd like to play a villain. I'd like to play a raspy-voiced singer."
  • "I love the sound of a guitar coming out of an amplifier that's being pushed to its limits. It's a really organic thing. I love bluesy guitar solos that are kind of unpredictable, or solos that take you on a journey as opposed to just showing you how fast the guy can play. Anything that's got a really raw, organic, natural kind of sound to it - I'm all about it. And I love raspy female voices."

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