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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Staying here feels like stepping into a Gilded Age beach cottage—water views abound, and trails lead to craggy shorelines ideal for sunsets. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 Hike the craggy ridges of Sete Cidades, where twin sapphire lakes glisten below kayakers, or meander on the winding paths to the crater lake of Lagoa do Fogo. Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024 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 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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