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raspy Synonyms

Another word for raspy

Choosing another word for raspy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Hoarse, harsh, or grating in sound, especially of a voice or breathing.

Usage Example

"After cheering at the championship game all evening, her voice was hoarse the next morning."

Strongest
hoarse
gravelly
husky
scratchy
Strong
grating
croaky
rough
raucous
strident

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily irritated, ill-tempered, or sharp in manner.

Usage Example

"The overworked editor grew increasingly irritable with the staff as the publication deadline approached."

Strongest
irritable
Strong
testy
snappy
prickly
crabbed
crabby

Opposites of raspy

The opposite of raspy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

smooth
clear
amiable
good-natured
gentle
melodious
dulcet
pleasant
See all opposites of raspy

• Nearby Words

raspberry
raspiness
rasping
raspy
rasta
rastafari
rastafarian

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Raspy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/raspy
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