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

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

Moments after Argentina had sent an arrow into the heart of England, Lionel Messi was photographed melting into the arms of the craggy Harry Kane, England’s leading player but, in the World Cup semifinal, a vanquished foe. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Blume’s unobtrusive handiwork lifts Show Me the Body out of the shadows without sun-bleaching their craggy exterior. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for craggy

• aggie
• baggy
• flaggy
• scraggy
• shaggy