Meaning & use
raspy
Describing a voice or sound that is rough, harsh, and grating, rather than smooth.
See it in a sentence
His raspy voice made it clear he had been shouting all night at the concert.
The singer's raspy tone gave the ballad an unexpectedly gritty feel.
A note on using this word
Raspy often describes a voice affected by illness, smoking, or overuse, and can carry either a negative or a distinctive tone.
Words with a similar meaning
hoarsegravelly
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Words with an opposite meaning
smoothclear
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