craggy

adjective

crag·gy ˈkra-gē

craggier; craggiest

Synonyms of craggy next

: full of crags

craggy slopes

: rough, rugged

a craggy face

a craggy voice

craggily

ˈkra-gə-lē

adverb

cragginess

ˈkra-gē-nəs

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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Birds perched on craggy landings, presumably in search of fish and crustaceans that get trapped in pools on the top of the reef platform. —

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024 Their Biblical-like setting, with tiers of ochre-stone structures clinging to the craggy terrain, has long prompted filmmakers (Pier Paolo Pasolini, Bruce Beresford, and Mel Gibson) to use the location as a stand-in for ancient locales. —

Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Its shimmering lakes, ancient forests and craggy hilltops inspired his work throughout his life, and the region's timeless beauty continues to draw visitors today. —

Natasha Langan, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Instead, as New Horizons found, other craggy features that are of Pluto’s own making adorn its face: mountains, crustal fractures and canyons that wiggle in parallel near the North Pole. —

Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for craggy