adjective
- comparative form of raspy; having a rougher, harsher, or more grating sound
Examples
- His voice became raspier after shouting at the game.
- The old engine sounded raspier than usual this morning.
- Her throat felt sore and her voice grew raspier throughout the day.
- The singer’s raspier tone gave the song a bluesy quality.
- After the cold, his cough was raspier and more persistent.
- The raspier sound of the saxophone added character to the jazz piece.