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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Lost Dutchman State Park puts people up close to the craggy mountains' wilderness with abundant saguaro cactuses in the foreground, which can be seen from hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025 Norway is home to an embarrassment of perspective-altering landscapes—craggy mountains, beautiful fjords, and dramatic coastlines—making roaming outdoors all the more rewarding. AFAR Media, 10 July 2025 It's surrounded by treacherous seas and steep, craggy cliffs, which have mostly protected it from human intrusion. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 By the time the firefighters arrived, the two deputies operating the Sheriff’s Office boat were on the craggy shore, separated from each other by about 100 yards, Renner said. Ethan Wolin updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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