craggy

adjective

crag·​gy ˈkra-gē How to pronounce craggy (audio)
craggier; craggiest
1
: full of crags
craggy slopes
2
: rough, rugged
a craggy face
a craggy voice
craggily adverb
cragginess noun

Examples of craggy in a Sentence

a famous actor who is known for his craggy good looks his white hair and craggy face
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Yet visitors can still find secluded stretches and coves of golden sands and craggy coastal formations, some of the best tidepools anywhere and about 2,400 acres of beach and backcountry that make Crystal Cove a favorite of naturalists. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 After exploring the site, newcomers to Gozo can make their way to Victoria—the island’s largest city that’s home to a historic walled district—or venture beyond the interior to the craggy shoreline, with natural features like Dwejra Bay and the Sanap Cliffs serving as ideal sunset spots. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 In one of the photos provided by Harper Moyski’s family ahead of her memorial service on Sunday, Harper is seen looking across a valley at a craggy mountain inside what appears to be Zion National Park in Utah. Todd Melby, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025 Trails weave between farmhouses, fields, and along the craggy cliff edges of the island’s stunning coastline. AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craggy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of craggy was in the 15th century

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“Craggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craggy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.

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