Definition

In a way that has sharp, uneven edges or points.

Example

The mountain range rose jaggedly against the sky.

Conversation

Did you see how the rocks are stacked jaggedly on the beach?

Yeah, it looks kind of dangerous but also really interesting.

I wonder how they got like that; nature does some wild things.

For sure! It makes the scenery so much more unique.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jaggedly → It is formed from "jagged" (from Middle English *jagged*, meaning having sharp projections) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "jaggedly" means in a manner that is rough or uneven with sharp edges.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has sharp projections or edges ('jagged') and how it behaves 'in a manner of' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'jaggedly' describes something that is uneven or sharp.

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