gravelly
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grav·el·ly

adjective \ˈgrav-lē, ˈgra-və-\

Definition of GRAVELLY

1
: of, containing, or covered with gravel
2
: having a rough or grating sound <a gravelly voice>

Examples of GRAVELLY

  1. <his singing voice is a little gravelly, but otherwise he's a fine musician>

First Known Use of GRAVELLY

14th century

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