gravelly
Example Sentences
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"You can't stop the Earth from turning or the years from passing," Lula muses in his gravelly voice in one of the social media videos he shares showcasing his workouts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
“Well, look, that’s my whole thing,” Steyer responded in his low, gravelly voice.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
While my vocal cords spasm apart, his spasm together; while my voice gets soft and whispery, his voice is tight and gravelly.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
His distinctive gravelly voice and slide guitar-playing are preserved in songs such as Road to Hell, Auberge, On the Beach and Driving Home for Christmas.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
He looked pretty much as April remembered him and his voice was still gravelly and grave, but he seemed younger, somehow, and more lively.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
