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

Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

However, more adventure-minded travelers will love the independence of a car, available for rent from Paradise Jeep Rentals in Great Harbour, to access hilltop viewpoints of the craggy, windswept north coast, or rental homes hidden in the island's interior. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

But with its striking glaciers, craggy peaks, and steamy geysers, Iceland can fill up an entire vacation – so the challenge for the casual visitor is figuring out what to cram into a short stay. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026

But his landscape paintings of the stony canyons and craggy cliffs that define this part of the country seem to be everywhere these days. —Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for craggy

• aggie
• baggy
• flaggy
• scraggy
• shaggy