raspingly

Thân thiện

Her voice sounded raspingly as she tried to speak.

Definition

Adverb: * In a harsh, grating, or irritating manner. It describes a sound, voice, or action that is unpleasant to hear or experience, often causing a feeling of friction or annoyance.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "raspingly" is used to modify verbs, typically those related to sound or speech, to indicate a rough, scraping quality. * He cleared his throat raspingly before beginning to speak. * The old gate swung open raspingly, its hinges screaming for oil. * "Leave now," she said raspingly, her voice full of emotion.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical interactions that have a harsh, irritating quality.
  • Their criticism scraped raspingly against his pride.

Variants and Related Words

• Rasp (verb): To make a harsh, grating sound. (e.g., )
• Rasp (noun): A harsh, grating sound. (e.g., )
• Raspy (adjective): Hoarse or grating. (e.g., )
• Gratingly (adverb): A close synonym, meaning in a harsh and irritating manner.

Synonyms

• Harshly
• Gratingly
• Hoarsely
• Roughly
• Stridently

Antonyms

• Softly
• Smoothly
• Mellifluously
• Sweetly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a harsh and grating manner
   • her voice fell gratingly on our ears

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gratingly
• harshly