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Definition of raspiness

raspiness

/ˈræs.pi.nəs/
ras · pi · ness
Adverb:raspily
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Adjective:raspy
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• noun

1

The quality or state of having a harsh, grating, or hoarse sound, especially in a person's voice.

Example

"Years of singing in smoky jazz clubs had given her voice a distinctive raspiness."

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• Rhymes for raspiness

• Nearby Words

rashness
rasp
raspberry
raspiness
rasping
raspy
rasta

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Raspiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/raspiness
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