CEFR B2

raspy

adjective

Meaning

Having a rough, grating, or harsh sound, often caused by irritation or dryness in the throat.

Examples

She woke up with a raspy cough that made it difficult to talk.
The old man spoke in a low, raspy whisper that sounded like dry leaves rustling.

Synonyms: hoarse, husky, gravelly, strident

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raspy (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈræspi/

Definition

Having a rough, grating, or harsh sound, often caused by irritation or dryness in the throat.

Examples

She woke up with a raspy cough that made it difficult to talk.
The old man spoke in a low, raspy whisper that sounded like dry leaves rustling.
His voice became raspy after he spent the whole afternoon shouting at the rally.

How to Use raspy

raspy voice (collocation): The most common noun paired with this adjective. — "He tried to hide his identity by speaking in a raspy voice."
raspy cough (collocation): Describes a cough that sounds dry and grating. — "The doctor listened to her raspy cough before prescribing medicine."

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