Gnarly

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑrli/

Definitions of gnarly

adjective Gnarly is an adjective that describes something as difficult, challenging, or rugged in appearance or nature.

Example Sentences

A1 The waves at the beach were gnarly, but I still had fun swimming.

A2 The skateboarder did a gnarly trick at the skate park.

B1 The hiker faced a gnarly trail with steep inclines and rocky terrain.

B2 The mountain biker navigated through a gnarly section of the trail with precision.

C1 The experienced surfer tackled the gnarly waves with ease and skill.

C2 The professional snowboarder executed a gnarly jump that impressed the judges.

Examples of gnarly in a Sentence

formal The hiker encountered a gnarly tree root blocking the path.

informal Dude, did you see that gnarly wipeout at the skate park?

slang That concert was so gnarly, I can't wait to go again!

figurative Dealing with that difficult client was a gnarly challenge, but I managed to handle it professionally.

Grammatical Forms of gnarly

• past tense: gnarled
• plural: gnarlies
• comparative: gnarlier
• superlative: gnarliest
• present tense: gnarls
• future tense: will gnarl
• perfect tense: has gnarled
• continuous tense: is gnarling
• singular: gnarly
• positive degree: gnarly
• infinitive: to gnarl
• gerund: gnarling
• participle: gnarled

Origin and Evolution of gnarly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'gnarly' originated from the Old English word 'gnar', meaning a knot in wood or a rough protuberance on a tree trunk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gnarly' evolved to describe something difficult, challenging, or impressive, often used in surfing culture to describe a wave with difficult or irregular characteristics.