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 From the front, the low-slung forms blend into the rocky surroundings, while glass walls pull the desert into view from the living spaces. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 Dust and rocky soil were hurled away at a higher angle than expected, according to Mark Robinson, chief scientist for the LRO’s cameras who works at Intuitive Machines. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 This year's Dreamforce lands at a pivotal moment for Salesforce, which has been through a rocky year due to concerns about artificial intelligence hurting its business. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 Dust and rocky soil were hurled away at a higher angle than expected, according to Mark Robinson, chief scientist for the LRO's cameras who works at Intuitive Machines. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky

Adjective

Sharp knives already pose a risk of injury; a wobbly cutting board only exacerbates that risk.

— Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Now, Harbaugh is in the unfamiliar position of lifting his wobbly players off the canvas in Week 1.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 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

Of these three films, The Uprising is admittedly the least heist-explicit; Paul Greengrass’s shaky cam mostly follows marching mobs lambasting the king and furious revolts against soldiers and tax collectors.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Add an inconsistent Mookie Betts and an incredibly streaky Teoscar Hernández to an already-shaky lineup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaky

Adjective

Ship Bottom is another buzzy base with plenty to keep travelers entertained—from mini-golf and arcades to surf shops and ice cream parlors—and a sandy shoreline to stretch out.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
The Kordofan Observatory monitoring group said that at least 70 miners were killed or missing at the site, which stretches about a half-mile across a wide swath of fragile, sandy soil.

— Yasir Abdallah, Los Angeles Times, 16 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

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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