craggy

adjective

crag·​gy ˈkra-gē 

craggier; craggiest

1

: full of crags

craggy slopes

2

: rough, rugged

a craggy face

a craggy voice

craggily

ˈkra-gə-lē 

adverb

cragginess

ˈkra-gē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of craggy

• jagged

Examples of craggy in a Sentence

a famous actor who is known for his craggy good looks

his white hair and craggy face

Recent Examples on the Web

Blume’s unobtrusive handiwork lifts Show Me the Body out of the shadows without sun-bleaching their craggy exterior. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

Beginning with the eight-and-a-half-minute title track, Orton’s craggy vocals are front and center for the record’s duration. — David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026

The soaring, craggy peaks of the Tetons reflected in mirror-like turquoise lakes are among the most iconic scenes in the American West. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Back for America’s 250th birthday, the craggy hand pie is no match for childhood nostalgia. — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for craggy

• aggie
• baggy
• flaggy
• scraggy
• shaggy