Meaning & use

jagged

adjective·Everyday

Having a rough, uneven edge or surface with sharp points sticking out.

See it in a sentence

The hikers carefully picked their way across the jagged rocks near the summit.

A jagged crack ran down the length of the old ceramic vase.

A note on using this word

Usually describes physical edges, such as rocks or torn paper, rather than smooth curves.

Words with a similar meaning

ruggedserrated

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Words with an opposite meaning

smootheven

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