Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gravelly

Adjective
/ˈɡrævəli/
Definition
A texture or sound that resembles or is characteristic of gravel.
Examples
  • The gravelly path crunched under their feet as they walked.
  • He spoke in a gravelly voice that echoed across the room.
  • She loved the gravelly texture of the old driveway.
Meaning
Gravelly refers to something that has a rough, coarse texture or a sound that is low and raspy, similar to the sound of gravel underfoot.
Synonyms
  • Raspy
  • Coarse
  • Grainy
  • Rough