craggy

1 of 2

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

cragginess

2 of 2

noun

crag·​gi·​ness ˈkra-gē-nəs 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being craggy

Synonyms of craggy

Adjective

• jagged

Examples of craggy in a Sentence

Adjective

a famous actor who is known for his craggy good looks

his white hair and craggy face

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Irregular, torn pieces of crusty bread create craggy edges that turn golden and crisp, while the broth-and-egg mixture renders the tender, custardy middle. — Victoria Granof, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Theron, an action veteran, braves violent rapids, slides down hilly paths and climbs up craggy cliffs to evade this male predator. — Robert Daniels, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Sculptor Ursula von Rydingsvard, known for her craggy, majestic wood forms carved from cedar, died at her home in New York on October 27 of Alzheimer’s disease. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Oct. 2026

Wrangle into wetsuits and snorkel off the craggy coast of Sonoma and collect a dozen different seaweeds! — Rachel Levin, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for craggy

• aggie
• baggy
• flaggy
• scraggy
• shaggy