Rough and Raspy

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Rough adjective - Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound.

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Raspy is a synonym for rough in gruff topic. In some cases you can use "Raspy" instead an adjective "Rough", when it comes to topics like sounds.

Raspy adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.

Usage example: the dying man spoke in a barely audible, raspy voice

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Rough is a synonym for raspy in sounds topic. You can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Raspy".

Nearby Words: rasp, rasping, rasped, rasper

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Raspy or Rough. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/rough/raspy.

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