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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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
They are snug for skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or my walks through the woods and along the rocky coast.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
The complex terrain creates isolated pockets of habitat — a cave system here, a rocky outcrop there — each with its own microenvironment.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The movie struggled to find a distributor until landing at Universal, and rocky test screenings led to a small release.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Many Aguadilla surf spots have rocky or reefy bottoms, so consider wearing booties.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
They are snug for skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or my walks through the woods and along the rocky coast.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
The complex terrain creates isolated pockets of habitat — a cave system here, a rocky outcrop there — each with its own microenvironment.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The movie struggled to find a distributor until landing at Universal, and rocky test screenings led to a small release.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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