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gravelly

/ˈɡræv.əl.i/
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• adjective

1

Having a deep, rough, or raspy quality (especially of a voice or sound).

Example

"The veteran jazz singer was instantly recognizable by his warm, gravelly baritone."

2

Consisting of, covered with, or resembling gravel; having a coarse, gritty, or pebbly texture.

Example

"We hiked along a steep, gravelly path that wound down toward the riverbed."

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• Rhymes for gravelly

• Nearby Words

gravedigger
gravel
gravelike
gravelly
gravely
graverobber
graveside

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English from the 14th century, formed from the noun 'gravel' (borrowed from Old French 'gravele', a diminutive of 'grave', meaning coarse sand or shore) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gravelly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gravelly
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