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gravelly
This term evokes a tactile or auditory sensation of roughness and fragmentation. When describing a physical surface, it suggests a coarse, uneven texture that is unstable underfoot, often associated with rural roads or construction sites.
In the context of a human voice, the word describes a specific kind of hoarseness. It implies a deep, raspy quality that sounds as if the vocal cords are rubbing together like stones, often conveying a sense of age, weariness, or a rugged personality.
Meanings
Examples
The driveway was gravelly and loud under the tires.
He spoke in a deep gravelly voice that sounded like grinding stones.
Stop talking in that gravelly tone and clear your throat.
The old sailor had a gravelly laugh that filled the room.
I hate walking on this gravelly path in my sandals.
His voice became gravelly after shouting for hours at the game.
The soil here is too gravelly for most garden vegetables.