Definition

In a manner that is rough and uneven, often referring to a landscape with steep rocks or cliffs.

Example

The mountain rose craggily against the sky, creating a dramatic silhouette at sunset.

Conversation

Did you see that mountain trail we hiked last summer?

Yeah, it was beautiful but so craggily at some points!

I remember struggling to keep my balance on those rocks.

Same here! It made the hike more exciting, though.

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Root Explanation

Craggily is derived from the adjective "craggy" (from Old English "crag", meaning a steep or rugged cliff) combined with the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "craggily" describes something that is done in a manner that is steep, rugged, or uneven, much like a craggy landscape.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crag' as a steep cliff, and when something is done 'in a manner of' that ruggedness ('-ly'), it becomes craggily, reflecting that rough, uneven quality.

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