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

Sprawling acres of largely barren farmland, still owned by the sugarcane plantations that dominated the islands’ economy for a century, line the side of the highway here, gently sloping toward the craggy green cliffs of the Waimea Canyon. — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Privacy and craggy mountain views, plus the health benefits of forest bathing, summer farmers’ markets and ski runs that melt to reveal hiking trails. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Use your hands to break the block of tofu into craggy hunks (about the size of strawberries). — Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026

Outside the industrial center, the city is defined by quiet coastal communities, craggy coastlines, tide pools and stretches of sandy beaches bordered by oceanfront homes. — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for craggy

• aggie
• baggy
• flaggy
• scraggy
• shaggy