gruff voice

Frequency: 7.01.5 per million words

describes a low and rough-sounding voice, often implying impatience or unfriendliness

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Examples (20)

  • The old sailor had a gruff voice but a kind heart.
  • The old man answered in a gruff voice from behind the counter.
  • "Get out of my way," he muttered in a gruff voice.
  • Despite his gruff voice, he was known to have a heart of gold.
  • Despite his gruff voice, the manager was surprisingly helpful.
  • She recognized her father's gruff voice instantly, even after years apart.
  • The guard barked orders in a gruff voice that echoed through the hall.
  • "Leave me alone!" came a gruff voice from the darkened room.
  • Who was that man with the gruff voice on the phone?
  • His usual cheerful demeanor was replaced by a gruff voice this morning, indicating he was not pleased.
  • I remember my grandfather's gruff voice reading me bedtime stories.
  • The drill sergeant's gruff voice commanded immediate attention from the recruits.
  • You might be intimidated by his gruff voice at first, but he's actually very approachable.
  • A gruff voice barked instructions, making everyone jump.
  • The detective, a man with a scarred face and a gruff voice, entered the room.
  • She tried to sound firm, but her gruff voice only made her seem more agitated.
  • The initial shock of hearing his gruff voice quickly faded when I saw the gentle look in his eyes.
  • He cleared his throat repeatedly, but his voice remained gruff and hoarse.
  • A gruff voice from behind the counter asked what I wanted.
  • The detective's gruff voice didn't intimidate the seasoned criminal, who just smirked.