gravelly
adjective
grav·el·ly
ˈgra-v(ə-)lē 
1
: of, containing, or covered with gravel
2
: having a rough or grating sound
a gravelly voice
Examples of gravelly in a Sentence
his singing voice is a little gravelly, but otherwise he's a fine musician
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The road’s hairpin turns and gravelly washes mean slow going; the trip from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs will likely take around two hours.
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Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.
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Liam Neeson puts on his best gravelly voice to play Jack Drebin, the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Frank; Pamela Anderson has fun as his femme fatale; and Danny Huston is the Musk-like villain.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Jan. 2026
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Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Like many other succulents, 'Angelina' stonecrops are drought-tolerant, can grow in sandy or gravelly soil, and thrive in sunny, well-draining conditions.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Liam Neeson puts on his best gravelly voice to play Jack Drebin, the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Frank; Pamela Anderson has fun as his femme fatale; and Danny Huston is the Musk-like villain.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Gravelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravelly. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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gravelly
adjective
grav·el·ly
ˈgrav-(ə-)lē
1
: of, containing, or covered with gravel
gravelly soil
2
: having a harsh scratchy sound
a gravelly voice
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