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- [grav-uh-lee]
- /ˈgræv ə li/
- /ˈɡræv.əl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grav-uh-lee]
- /ˈgræv ə li/
Definitions of gravelly word
- adjective gravelly of, like, or abounding in gravel. 1
- adjective gravelly harsh and grating: a gravelly voice. 1
- noun gravelly Resembling, containing, or consisting of gravel. 1
- adjective gravelly voice: hoarse or harsh 1
- adjective gravelly covered in gravel 1
- adjective gravelly soil, etc.: containing gravel 1
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Origin of gravelly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, gravelly is from the Middle English word gravelli. See gravel, -y1
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Parts of speech for Gravelly
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gravelly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gravelly
adj gravelly
- dusty — filled, covered, or clouded with or as with dust.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- grainy — resembling grain; granular.
- abrasive — Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
- crumbly — Something that is crumbly is easily broken into a lot of little pieces.
Antonyms for gravelly
adj gravelly
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- spineless — having no spines or quills.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
adjective gravelly
- velvety — suggestive of or resembling velvet; smooth; soft: velvety rose petals; a velvety voice; a velvety cream sauce.
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