He has a 'grainy' [='rough'] voice.
The mustard has a 'grainy' texture.
a 'grainy' photograph
(..) l'm just in London... for two days, but what with your papers, it's the worst place to be. These pictures are just so horrible, and they're so grainy. lt makes me look like-- Don't think about it. We'll sort it out. What would you like ? Tea ? (..)1999 Notting Hill