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craggy

intermediateB2

/ˈkræɡi/ · crag-gy

having many crags; rugged and uneven.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having many crags; rugged and uneven.

بہت سے چٹیلوں کے ساتھ؛ نا ہموار اور کھردرا.

پتھریلا

pathreela

Synonyms

ruggedrockyunevenکھردراچٹانیپتھریلا

Antonyms

smoothevenflatہموارپتلاسیدھا

Common Collocations

  • craggy coastline
  • craggy mountains
  • craggy terrain

Example Sentences

The craggy cliffs were breathtaking and full of mystery.

پتھریلے چٹانیں دلکش اور راز بھری تھیں.

Pathreelay chitan dilkash aur raaz bhari thin.

We hiked through the craggy terrain, enjoying the wild scenery.

ہم پتھریلی زمین میں چکر لگاتے رہے، قدرتی مناظر سے لطف اندوز ہوتے ہوئے.

Hum pathreeli zameen mein chakkar lagate rahe, qudrati manazir se lutf andoz hotay hue.

The artist captured the craggy texture of the landscape beautifully.

فنکار نے منظر کی پتھریلی ساخت کو خوبصورتی سے پیش کیا.

Fankaar ne manzar ki pathreeli saakht ko khoobsurati se pesh kiya.

Easily Confused With

rugged:While both terms describe uneven surfaces, 'rugged' often emphasizes harshness, while 'craggy' refers to rock formations.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'crag' as a sharp rock; both terms sound alike.

Imagine steep cliffs rising dramatically against the sky.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cragg" — a rocky hill

First known use: 15th century

The word craggy has its roots in Old English 'cragg', which referred to a rocky or craggy hill. Over time, it has come to describe not only the hills but also similar formations in other contexts.