rocky

adjective

Definition of rockynext
1
as in wobbly

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as in stony

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Recent Examples of rocky The President of the United States has been married three times, and the relationships have been rocky. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2026 The agile climbers often spend their time hidden in trees or on rocky ledges, both of which can be found at the zoo. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Across social media, travelers this summer have been opening up about stories of rocky crossings, ill passengers and crews handing out sickness bags. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 From rocky beaches to walkable sandbars to miles of trails winding through the park, the town has plenty to explore. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 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
  • Balance is a game changer at any age The idea that balance is only important for wobbly seniors, however, is a stereotype.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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 for supplements that claim to boost testosterone, researchers say the scientific ground is shaky at best.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, the science is shakier than cursive’s champions let on.
    — Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • The sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach are about 20 minutes away, but afternoons on the porch, appreciating the breezes that come in off the Winyah Bay and the connecting rivers, are just as peaceful.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Elephant seals and sea lions bark and breed on its sandy coves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 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
  • Brent Venables moves up one group, but his position is precarious.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The advent and popularity of video podcasts have made the comparison between audio podcasts and audiobooks a more complicated and precarious intellectual exercise.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 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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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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