pebbly

adjective

Definition of pebblynext
as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface a jerky ride on a pebbly road the rubber handles have a pebbly texture that makes them easier to grip when they are wet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pebbly
  1. jagged
  2. uneven
  3. rugged
  4. rough
Adjective
  • Winding roads diving deep between steep hillsides littered with jagged deadfall and boulder-size talus, towns few and far between.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But when a kayaking trip goes horribly wrong, Mum is suddenly gone forever and Hazel is left with crippling anxiety and a jagged scar on her face.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of jagged
Adjective
  • Economic Instability: The Fourth Turning signals economic disruption, with uneven income growth and widespread insecurity.
    Bob Haber, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But changes to the original text result in a talky microcosm with uneven performance rhythms (John David Washington is boisterous, frantic, and out of sync).
    Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • South Eleuthera: With deserted beaches, rugged cliffs and a beautiful marina, South Eleuthera offers a glimpse of untouched Bahamian beauty.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Known for its rugged terrain and challenging road conditions, the area often presents hazards for long-distance travel.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of rugged
Adjective
  • When the going gets rough, reach for one of our favorite body care products for softer, smoother skin from head to toe: Now, watch ballerina Tiler Peck get ready to perform in the Nutcracker: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As decorative lights sparkle while the sun retreats, and rough winds hustle us to holiday parties indoors, most of us feel some mix of merriment and bleakness.
    Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of rough
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