adj
grating
GRAY-tihng
Grating (adj) means Harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice. Example: “His grating voice made the meeting hard to sit through.”
adj
1
Harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice.
"His grating voice made the meeting hard to sit through."
noun
1
A frame or grid of parallel or crossed metal bars covering an opening.
"Water drained away through a metal grating in the street."
How to use grating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething harsh-sounding or irritating; also a metal grid or bar frame covering an opening.
Common pairings
a grating voice
metal grating
grating noise
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Word forms
- Plural
- gratings
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Etymology
Formed from grat(e) and -ing.
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What does “grating” mean?
The word “grating” means harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice. In plain terms, something harsh-sounding or irritating; also a metal grid or bar frame covering an opening.
How do you pronounce “grating”?
“Grating” is pronounced GRAY-tihng ([ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] in IPA).
How do you use “grating” in a sentence?
Here is “grating” used in a sentence: “His grating voice made the meeting hard to sit through.”
What is another word for “grating”?
Words with a similar meaning to “grating” include gridiron.
What part of speech is “grating”?
Depending on how it is used, “grating” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “grating” have?
“Grating” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice.
