gravelly Get Printable Handwriting (grav-el-ly) 3 syllables Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. 1 abounding in small stones; 2 unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound Example Sentence We walked down a gravelly path. OR His gravelly voice got on her nerves. Synonyms pebbly; rough; rasping; scratchy Antonyms smooth Share with your friends: