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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The United States military has protocols for the modern use of mules in jungles and in rugged, craggy terrain. Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025 Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar. Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025 Day 3: Saguache County to Pagosa Springs Distance: 109 miles Wind through craggy, forested peaks on the two-hour drive along Highway 160 to Pagosa Springs. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025 This small train leads down one of the steepest railway lines in the world, and cuts through stunning, craggy scenery. Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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