Raspy: meaning, definitions and examples

Describes a rough, harsh, and grating voice, often due to irritation or illness.

• After shouting all day at the concert, his voice became raspy
• Her tone was raspy from the cold

A describes a husky, rough voice, usually caused by shouting, fatigue, or an infection.

• She became hoarse after cheering for hours at the game
• His voice was hoarse, but he kept on speaking

Refers to a deep, rough, and harsh voice, like the sound of gravel being moved.

• His gravelly voice made him perfect for narrating haunted house stories
• She answered in a gravelly whisper

Describes a harsh, irritating voice, as if something is scratching or irritating the throat.

• Her voice sounded scratchy after the long lecture
• With a scratchy voice, he asked for a glass of water

Refers to a slightly breathy, low, and often attractively rough voice.

• She greeted him with a husky voice that caught his attention
• His husky tone was both soothing and intriguing

Indicates a low, rough, and often frog-like voice, typically due to a sore throat or cold.

• He sounded croaky when he caught a bad cold
• Her croaky voice made it difficult to understand her