gravel-voiced

adjective

1. speaking in a rough and rasping tone

Example Sentences

Michael Madsen, the gravel-voiced actor best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill,” has died.

From Salon

This year's inductees were revealed live on American Idol, with the UK represented by hard rock band Bad Company and gravel-voiced eccentric Joe Cocker, 11 years after his death from lung cancer.

From BBC

His next move was to sign gravel-voiced rapper DMX to the legendary rap label Def Jam Records.

From BBC

In Sacramento as an Assembly member, the gravel-voiced Alatorre pushed through bills on prison reform, bilingual services and farmworker rights.

From Los Angeles Times

But when the Los Angeles Times visited his Cyprus operation in mid-February, he brimmed with his trademark gravel-voiced enthusiasm.

From Los Angeles Times