What does raspy mean?
Raspy means (of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw..
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/ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ · adjective
(of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw..
His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.
“This,” [Ambassador Robert Lighthizer] stressed in his raspy voice, “is the key economic policy battle of patriotic Americans in the upcoming generation.”
I don't wish to get raspy, so let's change the subject.
Use raspy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Raspy means (of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw..
Common synonyms include grating, harsh, hoarse, rough.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.
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