raspiness

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noun

The state or characteristic of being raspy.

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Meanings

nounraspiness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe state or characteristic of being raspy.

    The speaking voice was clear and strong with no raspiness, but there was a noticeable rasp in the loud singing voice.

    1978, Mavis Douglas, Vocal problems of the young singer

Origin

From raspy + -ness.

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APA

raspiness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/raspiness

MLA

“raspiness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/raspiness. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “raspiness,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/raspiness.

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