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In a harsh or severe manner
Adverb for tending to cause irritation, annoyance or anger
“The owner is rude and degrading, and you can tell the wife is aware of his grating behavior, yet does nothing to stop it.”
Adverb for aesthetically or artistically jarring
“There are no loud and grating colors and designs anywhere. Only an infinite love of beautiful fabrics and noble outlines.”
Adverb for harsh or discordant to the ears
“The harsh, grating blare of the back-door buzzer eliminated the remnants of my indeterminate dreams.”
Adverb for having a croaky, husky or raspy sound or voice
“Rose, accustomed to the suave tones of her native England, was constantly amazed at the flat and grating voice of the Rev. Elmer Pratt.”
Adverb for related to, producing, or caused by, scraping or abrasion
“She touched the door, it turned slowly upon its grating hinges, and a narrow winding staircase of black marble presented itself to her eyes.”
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