Grating (Adjective)
Meaning
Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The singer's grating vocals were a major turn-off for many fans of the band.
- Her grating laugh was like fingernails on a chalkboard, making everyone in the room cringe.
- The grating sound of the car's worn-out brakes was a constant reminder that it was time for a repair.
- The comedian's grating impressions of famous people fell flat with the audience.
- The grating noise of the construction site outside her window made it impossible for her to focus on her work.