adjective
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having many crags
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(of the face) rugged; rocklike
Other Word Forms
- craggedly adverb
- craggedness noun
- craggily adverb
- cragginess noun
- uncraggy adjective
Etymology
Origin of craggy
Example Sentences
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That distinct fat melts slowly in the oven, creating a loose, craggy structure that sizzles into a proper crust on the outside while staying plush within.
From Salon
Five minutes later we were coasting up to a small dock on an island that was almost completely taken up by a large craggy mountain.
From Literature
We got off in Jasper, the Yellowstone of Canada, filled with glaciers, craggy mountains, waterfalls, rivers and spectacular vistas.
From Los Angeles Times
It glitters from a distance: Where the 30-foot steel border fence ends, great spirals of razor wire extend up craggy mountain slopes on either side.
From Los Angeles Times
Weir’s playing was nimble and intuitive, his voice a sly croon that got appealingly craggy with age.
From Los Angeles Times
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