Word Adjective
jagged
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdʒæɡd/ jagged
Definition
adj.having a rough, sharp, or uneven edge. You use this to describe things like broken glass or rocky mountains that could cut you.
adj.having a sharp, uneven, or irregular surface or edge. Often used to describe geological features or fractured materials.
Examples
“The broken bottle has a jagged edge.”
“Hikers must be careful when climbing over the jagged rocks near the cliff edge.”
“The skyline was dominated by the jagged peaks of the mountain range, which looked particularly menacing against the dark storm clouds.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'look' or 'feel'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated