Craggy

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kɹæɡi/

Origin

From crag + -y

Full definition of craggy

Adjective

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, 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.

Related terms

• crag
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