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
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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Booth posted a video of himself on James's social media accounts, speaking in a deep gravelly voice and wrapped in a large poncho.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Well, look, that’s my whole thing,” Steyer responded in his low, gravelly voice.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
While my vocal cords spasm apart, his spasm together; while my voice gets soft and whispery, his voice is tight and gravelly.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
Lyrics are delivered in raspy, gravelly voices that sound as authentic as the real thing.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
From time to time one or another would begin to scrape in the gravelly bank, or venture a little way in among the trees and nut bushes to scuffle in the leaf mold.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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