Gravelly

/ˈɡræv.əl.i/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Characterized by or having the texture or sound of gravel.

The gravelly road made it difficult to drive at high speed.

Having a rough, dry, and raspy quality, often used to describe a voice.

His gravelly voice carried over the noise of the crowd.

Consisting of or covered with gravel.

The gravelly landscape was dotted with small shrubs and rocks.

Derived from 'gravel', indicating a texture that resembles or is made up of gravel.

gravelly voice

A voice that is rough and harsh in quality.

gravel

A loose aggregation of rock fragments, typically used in construction.

A voice that conveys seriousness or authority.

When he spoke, his gravelly tone commanded attention.