Definition

Having a rough and uneven surface, often with steep cliffs or sharp edges.

Example

The mountain had a cragged appearance, making it difficult to climb.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see those cragged cliffs we passed on the way to the beach?

Yeah, they looked really impressive and a bit intimidating!

I wonder if people ever climb those cragged rocks.

I bet they do! It must be an adrenaline rush.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cragged is derived from the Old English word 'crag', meaning a steep or rugged cliff, combined with the suffix '-ed', which indicates a state or condition. The word 'cragged' describes something that has the rough, jagged features of a crag.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crag' as a steep, rugged cliff, and remember that 'cragged' means having the rough, jagged features of such a cliff.

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