Craggy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹæɡ.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Craggy is an adjective meaning Characterized by rugged, sharp, or coarse features.
Meaning
Characterized by rugged, sharp, or coarse features.
Example Sentences
The goat climbed up the craggy rocks.
The old man had craggy, uncultured features, but had bright, intelligent eyes.
Meete with the foole, and rid your royall ſhoulders Of ſuch a burden, as outweighs the ſands And all the craggie rockes of Caſpea.
Jones’ sad eyes betray a pervasive pain his purposefully spare dialogue only hints at, while the perfectly cast Brolin conveys hints of playfulness and warmth while staying true to the craggy stoicism at the character’s core.
Word Forms
- craggier
- craggiest
Synonyms for craggy
Depending on context, synonyms include rough, rugged, mountainous, cliffy, unsmooth, hilly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rugged, rough, unsmooth, cliffy, hilly, mountainous.
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