Raspy Definition

răspē
raspier, raspiest
adjective
raspier, raspiest
Rasping; grating.
Webster's New World
Easily irritated.
Webster's New World

(of sound) Rough, raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.

His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.
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Adjective

Base Form:
raspy
Comparative:
raspier
Superlative:
raspiest

Origin of Raspy

  • rasp +"Ž -y

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Raspy Sentence Examples

  • His voice was raspy from his own lack of sleep.

  • Her voice was harsh and raspy.

  • Ms. Toi's voice is raspy, but enunciated enough to be rather attractive.

  • Julie has mended well and accepting a raspy speech suffers no permanent damage.

  • The girl's voice was timid and raspy, no more than a whisper.

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RRARAS

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YPYSPY

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