raspier

Harsher in tone

Raspier is the comparative form of raspy, describing a voice or sound that is more rough, harsh, or grating than another.

A voice grown raspier suggests increased hoarseness or irritation: His voice sounded raspier after shouting at the game all afternoon.

hoarse

croaky

Rough-sounding, like illness

huskyRough-voiced or stocky
gruffHarsh in manner
throatyLow, rough-voiced

scratchy · guttural · whispery · strained · crackly · gravelly · rough · barky · wheezy · muffled

grating

harsh

Unpleasantly severe or rough

scrapingRubbing away material
scratchyRough and irritating
grindingMolar action sometimes

screechy · jarring · discordant · strident · coarse · sandpapery · gravelly · metallic · squeaky · creaky

tone

brusque

Abrupt and dismissive

causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
acerbicSharp and biting
bitingHarshly critical or cold

sharp · cutting · gruff · curt · blunt · acrimonious · scathing · harsh · stern · vitriolic

Opposites

vocal/sound texture

raspiersmoother

More even, less coarse

clearer · silkier · mellower · softer · purer

Family

rasping, raspiness, raspiest

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