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    RASPY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: raspier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: raspiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Unpleasantly harsh or grating in soundplay

    Example:

    a gravelly voice

    Synonyms:

    grating; gravelly; rasping; raspy; rough; scratchy

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    cacophonic; cacophonous (having an unpleasant sound)

    Derivation:

    rasp (uttering in an irritated tone)

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