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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Giles led us to a craggy mound of rock at the edge of the water. Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025 Nothing on the surface of this scrubby expanse of western Nevada desert, overlooked by towering, craggy mountains, gives even a hint of what lies beneath. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Each winter, the town illuminates the trail through the Talbach Gorge, allowing visitors to see the gorgeous stream and craggy mountain pass until midnight. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025 Or narrow, craggy and full of danger? Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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