gnarly
adjective
twisted with or as if with gnarls or knots; gnarled.
gnarliness
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a word derived from
gnarly.
Example Sentences
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“Heartbreak” has a fun pep, an admirable frankness, plenty of compelling slang and an inclination toward the gnarliness of friendship over the comparative simplicity of romance.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
The system’s unrepaired gnarliness shows itself pretty often.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2022
And just in case you aren’t slowed down by the sunshine filtering through grape leaves, or the distinctive gnarliness of each driftwood post, the couple has affixed a variety of locks to the arbor.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2016
