craggy

[ krag-ee ]

adjective

, crag·gi·er, crag·gi·est.

1. full of crags. crag.
2. rugged; harsh; rough.

craggy

/ ˈkræɡɪd; ˈkræɡɪ /

adjective

1. having many crags
2. (of the face) rugged; rocklike

Derived Forms

• ˈcragginess, noun
• ˈcraggily, adverb

Other Words From

• craggi·ly cragged·ly adverb
• craggi·ness cragged·ness noun
• un·craggy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of craggy¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; crag ¹, -y ¹

Example Sentences

We cross a vast countryside - scrub and grassland plains interspersed with views of lush farms – and pass a meandering river, craggy terrain and undulating hills.

From BBC

In finding the craggy humanity in the carpenter from Newcastle upon Tyne, who is treated like a bothersome statistic by the British bureaucracy after suffering a serious heart attack that prevents him from going back to work, Jones’ performance sent a strong political message to the powers-that-be about the state of public assistance.

From Los Angeles Times

Rushmore; with his windswept hair and his craggy face, the singer and songwriter also looked like a guy meant for sculpted eternity.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever its shortcomings are minimized by the general amiability of its mission, placing Norman Reedus’ craggy and decidedly atheistic biker inside of a story where the force driving the good guys is spiritual belief.

From Salon

Truism No. 2: Even the most comprehensive hiking guide can’t possibly incorporate every craggy nook and spindly trail.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• precipitous
• rocky
• rugged
• stony