gravelly
adjective
grav·el·ly
ˈgra-v(ə-)lē 
1
: of, containing, or covered with gravel
2
: having a rough or grating sound
a gravelly voice
Examples of gravelly in a Sentence
his singing voice is a little gravelly, but otherwise he's a fine musician
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This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.
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Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
After Prine underwent radiation treatment for throat cancer in 1998, his voice dropped an octave and, over time, took on a gravelly quality that matched his elder statesman status.
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Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
The original super Tuscan, Sassicaia—the place of many stones—takes its named from the gravelly soil of the Tenuta San Guido estate in Bolgheri.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices.
—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
After Prine underwent radiation treatment for throat cancer in 1998, his voice dropped an octave and, over time, took on a gravelly quality that matched his elder statesman status.
—
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
The original super Tuscan, Sassicaia—the place of many stones—takes its named from the gravelly soil of the Tenuta San Guido estate in Bolgheri.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravelly
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“Gravelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravelly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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gravelly
adjective
grav·el·ly
ˈgrav-(ə-)lē
1
: of, containing, or covered with gravel
gravelly soil
2
: having a harsh scratchy sound
a gravelly voice
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