raspier; raspiest
Examples of raspy in a Sentence
Her voice was raspy from yelling so much.
overwork tends to make him raspy
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In pansori, a vocalist delivers an epic tale by chanting in a raspy, guttural voice while accompanied by a drummer.
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Regina Kim, Vanity Fair, 26 Feb. 2026
Audiences became enamored by the British alt-pop singer’s raspy voice and relatable lyrics.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
Over the years, Arcángel — slim and small in stature but with a powerful, raspy voice — has earned his stature as one of reggaetón’s most influential and enduring artists.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
In an interview with The Charlotte Observer in his bedroom on Nov. 10, Walker was able to manage just a handful of words at a time between labored breaths, in a weakened, raspy voice.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
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Regina Kim, Vanity Fair, 26 Feb. 2026
Audiences became enamored by the British alt-pop singer’s raspy voice and relatable lyrics.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
Over the years, Arcángel — slim and small in stature but with a powerful, raspy voice — has earned his stature as one of reggaetón’s most influential and enduring artists.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
In an interview with The Charlotte Observer in his bedroom on Nov. 10, Walker was able to manage just a handful of words at a time between labored breaths, in a weakened, raspy voice.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raspy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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