rocky

adjective

Definition of rockynext
1
as in wobbly

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as in stony

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Recent Examples of rocky Park near Agios Romanos and walk about 10 minutes down a rocky path (wear proper shoes). — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite rocky weather in the Tennessee area over the week which brought numerous thunderstorms and weather delays on five consecutive days to The Honors Course, Talley remained resilient and took home the win. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 It’s been a rocky go for the tour uniting the funk and soul legends and Lionel Richie, as the start of the trek was briefly paused after Richie became ill mid-concert during the opening night performance in Minneapolis in June. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 After a rocky start that season, Joseph has helped turn Denver’s defense into one of the best in the NFL. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
  1. wobbly
  2. stony
  3. shaky
  4. sandy
  5. tippy
  6. pebbly
  7. precarious
  8. gravelly
Adjective
  • Costarring Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, and Juno Temple, Vinyl was admittedly a little wobbly in those first 10 episodes, which were propped up by compelling performances and a premise filled with potential (and mountains of cocaine).
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Dodgers have helped an often-wobbly Roki Sasaki transform into a dominant force in the starting rotation.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 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
  • But with his shaky return from arthroscopic elbow surgery leading to three blown saves in four appearances, the crowd tempered its enthusiasm appropriately.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And reactions tend to get built on shaky ground, which is where the real cost shows up.
    — Dan Haiem, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • Situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, the charming town of Saugatuck is well known for sandy Oval Beach.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the saltwater pool, private marina, and pickleball court, the island offers a sandy beach, walking trails, and a collection of practical amenities, including a chicken coop, barn, and several outbuildings.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Grocery shopping poses a unique set of challenges that involves tippy toes and resourcefulness.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • The tippy top is dubbed Mount Livermore, and many climb it for the promise of 360-degree views.
    — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Definition of tippy
Adjective
  • 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
  • The pebbly, black-sand beach is known for its calm waters, perfect for swimming.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Definition of pebbly
Adjective
  • Ireland’s museum sector is reportedly plagued by precarious contracts, low pay, unpaid labor, and toxic workplace cultures, driving burnout, excluding talent, and risking the loss of vital institutional knowledge.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday’s precarious victory might have snapped that seven-game losing streak but the Dodgers slipped back into their midseason malaise Sunday, losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks again, 4-2.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 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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