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

• 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

It's surrounded by treacherous seas and steep, craggy cliffs, which have mostly protected it from human intrusion. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

By the time the firefighters arrived, the two deputies operating the Sheriff’s Office boat were on the craggy shore, separated from each other by about 100 yards, Renner said. —Ethan Wolin updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025

Those who make it to Santa Cruz after an hourlong ferry ride out of Ventura are rewarded with 77 miles of craggy coastline cliffs, vast sea caves and vibrant tide pools. —Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 25 June 2025

Hidden beneath dramatic cliffs, Moulin Huet Bay is a secluded cove sitting in the depths of Saint Martins, where turquoise waters cling to its craggy façade. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for craggy

• aggie
• baggy
• flaggy
• scraggy
• shaggy