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Gratingly
see synonyms of gratinglyAdverb
1. gratingly, harshly, raspingly
in a harsh and grating manner
Example Sentences:'her voice fell gratingly on our ears'
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Gratingly
see synonyms of gratinglynoun
1. Also called: grate
a framework of metal bars in the form of a grille set into a wall, pavement, etc, serving as a cover or guard but admitting air and sometimes light
2. short for diffraction grating
adjective
1.
(of sounds) harsh and rasping
2.
annoying; irritating
noun
3. (often plural)
something produced by grating
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Gratingly
see synonyms of gratingly noun
1.
a framework of parallel or latticed bars set in a window, door, etc.
2.
parallel bars or crossbars, sometimes curved or patterned, in a framework set in a sidewalk, ship's hatchway, etc.
3.
diffraction grating
adjective
1.
harsh and rasping
2.
irritating or annoying
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