craggy

adjective

crag·​gy ˈkra-gē How to pronounce craggy (audio)
craggier; craggiest
Synonyms of craggynext
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Summit District encompasses a high-elevation, cinder cone landscape that’s often 20 degrees colder than sea level, while the Kipahulu District encompasses tropical forests, waterfalls and craggy coast near the small town of Hana. Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026 Negril The coastline of Negril, located on the west side of the island, feels impossibly varied, ranging from beautiful stretches of sand to craggy cliffs that plunge dramatically into the sea. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 The Sierra Avalanche Center said the threat of more avalanches remained Wednesday and the snowpack was unstable and unpredictable in an area known for steep, craggy cliffs. Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026 This allows for a smooth and comfortable ride even over the craggiest of surfaces. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Craggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craggy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on craggy

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster