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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The patchwork of craggy shores and tide pools spans 17 miles from Bodega Bay to the Russian River. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026 Negril The coastline of Negril, located on the west side of the island, feels impossibly varied, ranging from beautiful stretches of sand to craggy cliffs that plunge dramatically into the sea. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 The Sierra Avalanche Center said the threat of more avalanches remained Wednesday and the snowpack was unstable and unpredictable in an area known for steep, craggy cliffs. Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026 This allows for a smooth and comfortable ride even over the craggiest of surfaces. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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