grav ‧ el ‧ ly /ˈɡræv ə li/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . a gravelly voice has a low rough sound
2 . covered with or mixed with gravel:
gravelly soil
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THESAURUS
■ voices/sounds that are not high
▪ low a low voice or sound is not high on the scale of musical sounds:
I can’t sing the low notes.
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He’s got quite a low singing voice.
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Boys’ voices usually become much lower as they get older.
▪ deep a deep voice or sound is low, strong, and pleasant:
He has a lovely deep voice.
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The engine has a wonderfully deep sound to it, like it’s ready to race.
▪ husky a husky voice is deep, quiet, and rough-sounding, especially in a way that is attractive:
Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday, Mr President’ in a slow husky voice.
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His voice dropped to a husky whisper.
▪ gravelly a gravelly voice is very low and rough sounding:
The singer is famous for his gravelly voice.