as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
his singing voice is a little gravelly, but otherwise he's a fine musician
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Recent Examples of gravelly
The Ukrainian president, in his gravelly voice, was trying to convince the American people and their leaders to stick with Ukraine.
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Frida Ghitis, CNN, 21 Dec. 2022
Named for the Maori word that describes the gravelly soil in which the grapes are grown, this wine introduces itself with aromas of graphite, purple flowers and cedar.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2022
Within seconds, their Hyundai Elantra spun out on the gravelly road and plunged backwards off a cliff along the Angeles Forest Highway.
—Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2022
That so many of the performers are gifted comedians adds to the fun, although perhaps the funniest is Reeves, adopting the gravelly voice that seems to have become di rigueur for Batman.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022
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Frida Ghitis, CNN, 21 Dec. 2022
Named for the Maori word that describes the gravelly soil in which the grapes are grown, this wine introduces itself with aromas of graphite, purple flowers and cedar.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2022
Within seconds, their Hyundai Elantra spun out on the gravelly road and plunged backwards off a cliff along the Angeles Forest Highway.
—Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2022
That so many of the performers are gifted comedians adds to the fun, although perhaps the funniest is Reeves, adopting the gravelly voice that seems to have become di rigueur for Batman.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravelly
Adjective
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Haidar’s voice is hoarse and strained, the result of an emergency tracheostomy, a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to aid breathing.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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As the speech came to an end, Booker’s voice was hoarse, but his resolve was unshaken.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fimmel digs into the more stereotypical gruff bounty hunter with relish, though the character itself is a western staple.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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There’s a gruff lyricism to the performance that’s entrancing even when Elmer is standing up in a coffin.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Gravelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravelly. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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