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raspiness

/ræspɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does raspiness mean?

noun

The quality of being rough and scratchy, like the sound of a rasp. A raspiness in someone's voice can be unpleasant to listen to.

Example

"The singer's raspiness added a unique character to her performance."

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