Synonyms of gravelly

gravelly

adjective

ˈgra-v(ə-)lē 

as in hoarse

harsh and dry in sound

his singing voice is a little gravelly, but otherwise he's a fine musician

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hoarse
• gruff
• husky
• gravel
• raspy
• throaty
• coarse
• rusty
• scratchy
• croaky
• rasping
• grating
• croaking
• guttural
• choked
• abrasive
• growling
• strained
• strangled
• strident
• growly
• scraping
• rough
• scratching
• raucous
• grinding
• cacophonous
• discordant
• jarring
• cracked
• dissonant
• unmusical
• screeching
• inharmonious
• unmelodious
• squawking
• cawing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gentle
• sweet
• liquid
• golden
• mellow
• mellifluous
• soothing
• smooth
• soft
• tender
• velvety
• silken
• satiny
• mellifluent
• musical
• melodic
• gliding
• melodious
• lyrical
• lyric
• euphonious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gravelly

His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 23 June 2026

The original super Tuscan, Sassicaia—the place of many stones—takes its named from the gravelly soil of the Tenuta San Guido estate in Bolgheri. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

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. — 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