Raspiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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raspiest
[ ˈræspiːəst ]
sound quality
Raspiest refers to a sound that is characterized by a rough, harsh, or grating quality. This term is often used to describe voices, musical instruments, or audio recordings that have an unpleasantly raspy tone.
Synonyms
grating, harsh, raspy, scraggly
Examples of usage
- Her voice was the raspiest I've ever heard in a singer.
- The raspiest guitar riffs can sometimes create a unique sound.
- He spoke in a raspiest tone after the cold weather.
Translations
Translations of the word "raspiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rasgado
🇮🇳 सबसे खुरदुरा
🇩🇪 am rauchigsten
🇮🇩 paling kasar
🇺🇦 найрваніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej chropowaty
🇯🇵 最も粗い
🇫🇷 le plus rugueux
🇪🇸 el más áspero
🇹🇷 en sert
🇰🇷 가장 거친
🇸🇦 الأكثر خشونة
🇨🇿 nejdrsnější
🇸🇰 najdrsnejší
🇨🇳 最粗糙的
🇸🇮 najbolj grob
🇮🇸 beinafmostu grófu
🇰🇿 ең дөрек
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უხეში
🇦🇿 ən kobud
🇲🇽 el más áspero
Etymology
The word 'raspy' originates from the Middle English term 'raspen', which means to scrape or roughen the surface of something. This verb, in turn, comes from the Old French 'rasper', which means to scrape or rasp. The addition of the suffix '-est' to form 'raspiest' denotes the superlative, indicating the highest degree of raspiness. The usage of 'raspy' in English has evolved to describe various auditory qualities, especially in music and speech. Over time, the term has gained popularity in many contexts, from describing a singer’s vocal style to characterizing the tonal qualities of musical instruments.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,810, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.