gravelly
Americanadjective
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consisting of or abounding in gravel
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of or like gravel
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(esp of a voice) harsh and grating
Other Word Forms
- ungravelly adjective
Etymology
Origin of gravelly
First recorded in 1350–1400, gravelly is from the Middle English word gravelli. See gravel, -y 1
Example Sentences
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Instead, in his gravelly voice, Greenspan said, “This is the first time in history that a reporter has ever apologized to the Federal Reserve.”
From Barron's
We heard the gnomes in the distance, shouting something in their gravelly little voices.
From Literature
They climbed higher and the ground was gravelly and black; the plants were gray spikes and the creek disappeared.
From Literature
They seemed to know exactly where they were going because they simply pushed open the gate and walked right down the gravelly path.
From Literature
Her legs dragged behind her across the gravelly river bottom.
From Literature
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