rocky
adjective
full of or abounding in rocks.
rockier
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comparativeof rocky.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Some systems could produce larger planets, rockier worlds, or perhaps more planets overall.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Yields on Treasurys had risen in recent days, with many traders wagering on higher inflation, and a rockier path to lower interest rates this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
But after all the effort invested into building up this relationship, it has never been in a rockier place than it is now.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
But it’s been a rockier road than they had hoped.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2025
The path is still pretty wide, wide enough for horses, but the terrain around us is getting rockier, the path twistier.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
