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Gravelly vs Gravely - What's the difference?

gravelly | gravely |

As adjectives the difference between gravelly and gravely

is that gravelly is full of, or covered with gravel or pebbles while gravely is characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.

As an adverb gravely is

in a grave or serious manner.

gravelly

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Full of, or covered with gravel or pebbles
  • (of a voice) Unpleasantly harsh or rasping

    • gravely

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) (m), (m), equivalent to .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.

    • Etymology 2

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a grave or serious manner.