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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On the North Island, explore craggy coves and cliffside beaches along the Coromandel Peninsula, located across the gulf from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024 Though sometimes overshadowed by its more touristy neighbors, the state has a great deal to offer travelers, from craggy mountain peaks to shimmering lakes and a tiny Atlantic coastline. Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024 The standout among the neo-murder balladeers is the topical folk singer Jesse Welles, whose delivery and persona takes John Prine’s craggy empathy and adds a tincture of Brian Jones’s sinister charisma. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024 This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay. William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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