Other Word Forms
- raspiness noun
- unraspy adjective
Etymology
Origin of raspy
Example Sentences
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So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charlie XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.
From Los Angeles Times
“Nope, my voice is just too tired,” Ms. W. said, and, sure enough, it was sounding weak and raspy.
From Literature
His voice, once raspy and booming, had thinned to a gravelly whisper, but even then it drew people toward him.
As the night wound down in Hollywood, partygoers lingered, sweaty and smiling, voices raspy from singing with friends and strangers who felt like friends.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s only at high loads that the powertrain gets resonant and raspy.
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