rockier; rockiest
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
rockier; rockiest
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
It's set on a rocky island in County Tipperary's River Suir, and its design was state-of-the-art at the time.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Tesla’s business is continuing through a rocky period, with declining revenue, rising capital costs and a dearth of new products.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 20 May 2026
After a rocky start, Hart won his final seven decisions of the regular season, including six in April to help Vegas win the Pacific Division.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Adjective
This expansive site spans 111 acres and sits atop a rocky hill.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
It's set on a rocky island in County Tipperary's River Suir, and its design was state-of-the-art at the time.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Tesla’s business is continuing through a rocky period, with declining revenue, rising capital costs and a dearth of new products.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 20 May 2026
After a rocky start, Hart won his final seven decisions of the regular season, including six in April to help Vegas win the Pacific Division.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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