craggy

adjective

crag·​gy ˈkra-gē How to pronounce craggy (audio)
craggier; craggiest
Synonyms of craggynext
1
: full of crags
craggy slopes
2
: rough, rugged
a craggy face
a craggy voice
craggily adverb
cragginess 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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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 The cake may look a little ugly once baked, but the craggy surface texture from nuts and chunks of fruit provides pockets for the rich coconut topping to sink into. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for craggy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of craggy was in the 15th century

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“Craggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craggy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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