scratchier

/ˈskrætʃiər/
adjective
  1. Comparative form of scratchy; more rough or irritating to the touch, especially of fabric or skin.
    • This wool sweater is even scratchier than the one I returned.
    • After a week without shaving, his beard felt scratchier than sandpaper.
    • The cheap blanket was scratchier than the soft cotton one I usually use.
  2. More harsh or grating in sound, especially of a voice or recording.
    • His cough made his voice scratchier than usual this morning.
    • The old vinyl record sounded scratchier with each play.
    • Her voice grew scratchier after she yelled at the concert.
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