raspy

IPA/ˈrɑːspi/
KK[rˈæspi]IPA/ˈræspi/

raspy — adjective

  • raspypositive
  • raspiercomparative
  • raspiestsuperlative

1. describing a voice, cough, or other throat sound that has a dry, scratchy qualit

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a voice, cough, or other throat sound that has a dry, scratchy quality, as if the person's throat is irritated or sore.

例句

Bao woke up with a raspy voice after cheering at the concert all night.

voice + raspy after physical strain

The old man's raspy whisper made it hard for Alessia to hear his story.

raspy + whisper for low-volume, rough sound

同義詞
  • hoarse

    more specifically describes a voice that sounds rough and strained, often from illness or overuse

  • husky

    slightly softer in tone than raspy; can be attractive (especially of singers)

  • croaky

    informal; suggests a voice that cracks or breaks up, like a frog's

  • harsh

    broader in meaning; can describe any unpleasant sound, not limited to the voice

反義詞
  • smooth

    describes a voice or sound that flows evenly without roughness

  • clear

    describes a voice free of any scratchiness or strain

文法句型

raspy + noun (raspy voice / cough / whisper)

be / sound / turn + raspy

用法筆記

Typically describes a voice, cough, or other throat-produced sound. Can indicate a temporary condition (e.g. after shouting or a cold) or a permanent vocal characteristic.

常見錯誤

❌The rough paper felt raspy to touch.
✅The old man's voice sounded raspy after his cold.
💡Raspy describes sound quality, not physical texture. Use 'rough' or 'scratchy' for surfaces.