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
ˈkra-gə-lē How to pronounce craggy (audio)
adverb
cragginess
ˈkra-gē-nəs How to pronounce craggy (audio)
noun

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a famous actor who is known for his craggy good looks his white hair and craggy face
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The craggy scarps were distant and blue, afloat in the thin dove-grey haze of early September. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Yet the abundance of changes that has gone into crafting this successor seemingly justified a name change; from Roma, for the historic Italian capital, to Amalfi, after the famous craggy Italian coastline. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 Rather than be daunted by scale or fear of the unknown, determination—destiny, even—prod the poet-philosopher up this craggy citadel to glory. — A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026 About 18 miles depending on the exact route, this point-to-point hike passes dozens of waterfalls, high meadows, craggy ridgelines, and excellent wildlife habitats before finishing near Many Glacier Hotel. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craggy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of craggy was in the 15th century

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