adj
rasping
Rasping (adj) means Harsh and grating, especially describing a voice or sound. Example: “He spoke in a rasping whisper.”
adj
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Harsh and grating, especially describing a voice or sound.
"He spoke in a rasping whisper."
How to use rasping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRough and scratchy-sounding.
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Word forms
- Plural
- raspings
- Comparative
- more rasping
- Superlative
- most rasping
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What does “rasping” mean?
The word “rasping” means harsh and grating, especially describing a voice or sound. In plain terms, rough and scratchy-sounding.
How do you use “rasping” in a sentence?
Here is “rasping” used in a sentence: “He spoke in a rasping whisper.”
What part of speech is “rasping”?
“Rasping” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of rasping?
"rasping" (adj) means harsh and grating, especially describing a voice or sound.
