Gnarly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɑːli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gnarly is an adjective meaning Having or characterized by gnarls; gnarled.
Meaning
Having or characterized by gnarls; gnarled.
More Meanings
- (slang, dated) Excellent; attractive.
- (slang, US, dated) Dangerous; difficult.
- (slang, US) Unpleasant, awful, ugly.
Example Sentences
a gnarly problem
We're not talking about a lame chick and a gnarly guy. We're talking about a couple of far-out dudes.
Funky Kong: 'Those Snowmads are a gnarly bunch! I hear they're enjoyin' your island. Go get 'em, DK!'
Out of one window I can see the garden, those mysterious deep-shaded arbors, the riotous old-fashioned flowers, and bushes and gnarly trees.
Word Forms
- gnarlier
- gnarliest
Synonyms for gnarly
Depending on context, synonyms include gnarled, knobbly, knobby, awesome, cool, rad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gnarled, knobbed, knotty, knotted, crooked, beautiful.
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