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raspiest

raspiest is the superlative form of raspy.

Meaning of raspy

Adjective

raspy (comparative raspier, superlative raspiest)

  1. (especially vocal quality) Rough, raw.
    • His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.
    Synonyms:
    grating, harsh, hoarse, rough
  2. Irritable.
    • I don't wish to get raspy, so let's change the subject.1869, Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Wedded
    Synonyms:
    irritable

Questions about raspiest

What is raspiest the superlative form of?
Raspiest is the superlative form of raspy.

Words near raspiest in the dictionary

  1. rasper
  2. raspers
  3. raspice
  4. raspices
  5. raspier
  6. raspiest
  7. raspily
  8. raspiness
  9. rasping
  10. rasping machine
  11. rasping machines

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