Meaning & use

Craggy

adjective·Everyday

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Having many steep, rugged rocks or crags; roughly textured.

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The hikers climbed the craggy cliffs overlooking the sea.

His craggy face showed decades of hard outdoor work.

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Beyond landscapes, "craggy" is often used to describe a weathered, strong-featured face, as in "a craggy movie star."

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