Craggy

Pronunciation: /ˈkræɡi/

Definitions of craggy

adjective having a rugged or rough surface, often with sharp or uneven features

Example Sentences

A1 The old man had a craggy face with deep wrinkles.

A2 The hiker struggled to climb the craggy mountain terrain.

B1 The craggy cliffs along the coast provided a stunning view.

B2 The craggy rocks made it difficult to navigate the trail.

C1 The artist captured the rugged beauty of the craggy landscape in his painting.

C2 The craggy peaks of the mountain range were a challenging but rewarding climb.

Examples of craggy in a Sentence

formal The mountain was covered in craggy cliffs that made it difficult to climb.

informal I love hiking up the craggy trails in the national park.

slang The old man's face was so craggy, it looked like a roadmap.

figurative Her craggy voice added a sense of wisdom and experience to her storytelling.

Grammatical Forms of craggy

• past tense: craggied
• plural: craggies
• comparative: craggier
• superlative: craggiest
• present tense: craggies
• future tense: will be craggy
• perfect tense: have been craggy
• continuous tense: is craggy
• singular: craggy
• positive degree: craggy
• infinitive: to be craggy
• gerund: craggying
• participle: craggied

Origin and Evolution of craggy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'craggy' is believed to have originated from Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'kragr' meaning 'a steep or rugged cliff.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'craggy' has continued to be used to describe rough, rugged, and uneven surfaces, particularly in reference to rocky terrain or facial features.