ROCKY Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

rocky

adjective

Definition of rocky

as in wobbly

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as in stony

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Recent Examples of rocky And even though our relationship was so rocky and dysfunctional, the love was always there, and that little annoying brother feeling was always there. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026 The Sea Ranch Lodge, a focal point of a Northern California getaway destination that blends minimalist design with the rocky shores and meadows of the Sonoma County coastline, might have a growth spurt in its future. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Chapek’s apparent rubber stamp by the Disney board, followed by his rocky tenure, was used as ammunition by activist investor Nelson Peltz in a bruising proxy fight with the Mouse House. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 The western diamondback copperhead can be found in multiple areas, with a preference for arid areas, rocky outcrops and bluffs. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky

Adjective

Privately, even with layoffs looming once the companies are merged, the ambitious Democrats were wobbly kneed in this corporate game of chicken that MAGA-friendly Ellison would leave them holding the bag jut before the midterms.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Sharp knives already pose a risk of injury; a wobbly cutting board only exacerbates that risk.

— Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of wobbly

Adjective

Oscar Wilde, for example, reposes beneath a hulking deity whose iconoclastic castration, back in 1961, did little to restrain pilgrims seeking to smear red lips across his stony physique.

— Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
Instead of looking like a sleek urban loft, the room can quickly start to feel cold, stony, and impersonal.

— Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026

Definition of stony

Adjective

As the train arrived in San Clemente, passengers peered through the train windows to take in the crashing waves, sandy shoreline and beachgoers relaxing underneath umbrellas.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Soil Plant the slips in loose, well-draining sandy or loamy soil.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sandy

Adjective

With time, the plants root themselves deeply into the earth, but thanks to the pebbly barrier on top, weed seeds carried in by wind or wing don’t stand a chance.

— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Just below the chapel that gave the beach its name, close to Tinos town, the pebbly cove of Agios Markos (south) has some of the clearest turquoise water on the island, sheltered from wind and somewhat shaded by a stand of tamarisk trees.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pebbly

Adjective

Unmoored, often ill with tuberculosis, and in and out of hospitals, Leigh valiantly continued to work, seemingly unconcerned about her precarious health.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
But supplies of Gulf energy to the West are now looking much more precarious.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of precarious

Adjective

The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — who’s been honored for his work as a solo artist and a member of Faces — is known for belting out ballads and rock numbers through an unmistake gravelly voice.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
When listening to McElligott’s radio call, Blue Jackets fans could hear an unspoken homage to Penguins legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, whose gravelly goal calls and distinct, quirky catchphrases thrilled listeners.

— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of gravelly

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