raspy
adjective
harsh; grating; rasping.
raspier
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comparativeof raspy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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He was calm even as his voice got raspier and he looked ever more tired.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 23, 2022
And when you do that, your voice just gets raspier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2022
Thomas was recovering from laryngitis while recording the soundtrack version and his vocals are raspier than for the track released on its own.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2021
His voice was lower and raspier than when he had left the White House—you can hear the difference in the video—and his lethargy worried some aides.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2020
“Please work,” he repeats, this time raspier and more panicked.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
