craggy

adjective

crag·​gy ˈkra-gē How to pronounce craggy (audio)
craggier; craggiest
1
: full of crags
craggy slopes
2
: rough, rugged
a craggy face
a craggy voice
craggily adverb
cragginess noun

Examples of craggy in a Sentence

a famous actor who is known for his craggy good looks his white hair and craggy face
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Part of the neglect has to do with the fact that craggy patriarchs are no longer in fashion, particularly ones who were prone to misogynistic and homophobic rhetoric, as Ives was. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 Like an adult's version of Disneyland, Monaco even has its own fairytale castle sitting atop a craggy rockface which soars high above the skyscrapers and villas. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Game drives take place in a crater-like depression surrounded by steep craggy hills, which makes Loisaba a more intimate experience than the big national parks. Holden Frith, The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Oct. 2024 Banwa Private Island, Philippines Palawan’s craggy limestone cliffs and sparkling emerald waters shine like gemstones in what is arguably the prettiest part of the Philippines. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for craggy 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of craggy was in the 15th century

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“Craggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craggy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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