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Webster 1913 Edition


Craggy

Crag′gy

(krăg′gy̆)
,
Adj.
Full of crags; rugged with projecting points of rocks;
as, the
craggy
side of a mountain
.
“The craggy ledge.”
Tennyson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Craggy

CRAGGY

,
Adj.
Full of crags; abounding with broken rocks; rugged with projecting points of rocks; as the craggy side of a mountain; a craggy cliff.

Definition 2024


craggy

craggy

English

Adjective

craggy (comparative craggier, superlative craggiest)

  1. Characterized by rugged, sharp, or coarse features.
    The goat climbed up the craggy rocks.
    The old man had craggy, uncultured features, but had bright, intelligent eyes.
    • 2012 May 24, Nathan Rabin, “Film: Reviews: Men In Black 3”, in The Onion AV Club:
      Jones’ sad eyes betray a pervasive pain his purposefully spare dialogue only hints at, while the perfectly cast Brolin conveys hints of playfulness and warmth while staying true to the craggy stoicism at the character’s core.

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