Jagged

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒæɡɪd/

Definitions of jagged

adjective having rough, sharp points protruding irregularly; uneven or serrated in outline or form

Example Sentences

A1 The jagged rock cut my foot.

A2 She followed the jagged path through the forest.

B1 The jagged edges of the broken glass were sharp.

B2 The jagged cliffs overlooked the crashing waves below.

C1 The artist used jagged lines to create a sense of chaos in the painting.

C2 The jagged mountain range stretched as far as the eye could see.

Examples of jagged in a Sentence

formal The hiker carefully navigated the jagged rocks along the cliff.

informal Watch out for those jagged edges, they can be sharp!

slang I accidentally tripped on that jagged pavement and scraped my knee.

figurative His words cut through her like jagged knives, leaving emotional wounds.

Grammatical Forms of jagged

• past tense: jagged
• plural: jaggeds
• comparative: more jagged
• superlative: most jagged
• present tense: jag
• future tense: will jag
• perfect tense: have jagged
• continuous tense: is jagging
• singular: jagged
• positive degree: jagged
• infinitive: to jag
• gerund: jagging
• participle: jagged

Origin and Evolution of jagged

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'jagged' originated from Middle English 'jaggen' which means to pierce or slash.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jagged' evolved to describe something with a rough or uneven edge or surface.