gravelly /ˈɡɹævəli/ adjective4 •Full of, covered with, or similar to gravel or pebbles. •Of a voice: unpleasantly harsh or rasping. •Caused by or involving gravel (“kidney stones”). •(no longer used) Full of or covered with sand; sandy.As the goeing vp a grauelie way in the feete of the aged, so a woman ful of tongue to a quiet man. — 1610 formsmore gravelly · gravelliest · most gravelly