raspiness

/ˈræspɪnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of having a rough, harsh, or grating sound, especially in a voice or musical tone.
    • After cheering at the game all night, she noticed a slight raspiness in her throat.
    • The raspiness of his voice made him perfect for playing the grumpy old man in the play.
    • The singer's raspiness added a unique, soulful texture to the ballad.
  2. The quality of having a rough or scratchy texture, like that of a rasp or coarse surface.
    • He disliked the raspiness of the wool sweater against his skin.
    • The sandpaper's raspiness helped smooth the edges of the wooden block.
    • The raspiness of the old wooden table made it unpleasant to rest your elbows on.
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