gravelly

[ˈɡrævəli]

gravelly Definition

  • 1having a rough, scratchy, or harsh sound or voice
  • 2covered with or resembling small stones or gravel

Using gravelly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gravelly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He spoke in a gravelly voice that was hard to understand.

  • Example

    The road was gravelly and difficult to drive on.

  • Example

    The singer's gravelly voice added a unique quality to the song.

gravelly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gravelly

Antonyms for gravelly

Phrases with gravelly

  • a beach covered with small stones or pebbles

    Example

    We walked along the gravelly beach, listening to the sound of the waves.

  • soil that is composed of a mixture of sand, gravel, and clay

    Example

    The plants in the garden struggled to grow in the gravelly soil.

  • a path covered with small stones or gravel

    Example

    We followed the gravelly path through the woods, enjoying the scenery.

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Summary: gravelly in Brief

'Gravelly' [ˈɡrævəli] describes a rough, scratchy, or harsh sound or voice, as well as something covered with or resembling small stones or gravel. Examples include 'He spoke in a gravelly voice that was hard to understand,' and 'The road was gravelly and difficult to drive on.' Phrases like 'gravelly beach' and 'gravelly soil' describe surfaces covered with small stones or pebbles, while 'gravelly path' refers to a path covered with small stones or gravel.