PEBBLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

pebbly

adjective

Definition of pebbly

as in jagged

not having a level or smooth surface a jerky ride on a pebbly road the rubber handles have a pebbly texture that makes them easier to grip when they are wet

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Recent Examples of pebbly With time, the plants root themselves deeply into the earth, but thanks to the pebbly barrier on top, weed seeds carried in by wind or wing don’t stand a chance. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Just below the chapel that gave the beach its name, close to Tinos town, the pebbly cove of Agios Markos (south) has some of the clearest turquoise water on the island, sheltered from wind and somewhat shaded by a stand of tamarisk trees. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 The pebbly, black-sand beach is known for its calm waters, perfect for swimming. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 The vineyards lie in the Canavese, on the sandy, pebbly slopes of the Ivrea morainic amphitheatre, a vast glacial relief north of Turin that spills into the provinces of Biella and Vercelli. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 In contrast to the crowded and pebbly shores of Sarandë is Gjipe Beach, recently voted one of the best beaches in the world. — Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024

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Adjective

The spelunking bass lines recalled Joy Division and New Order, the jagged guitars evoked the Fall.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Past albums have varied between melodic indie rock, jagged art rock, and even flirtations with hardcore.

— Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of jagged

Adjective

Rising case rates in women under 50, new federal rules on breast density notification and the uneven rollout of 3D mammography are reshaping when and how women get screened.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Grass, uneven ground, tiny puddles, and random objects can become major obstacles when the machine is barely taller than them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Christened Invision, the 328-footer is designed as a rugged, bluewater cruiser with a superyacht’s style, comfort, and finish.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Mage was ready to overlook anything—the minuscule bedrooms, the historical restrictions, the rugged location that puts it at a high fire risk—for the light.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rugged

Adjective

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing former NFL coach Mike Pettine out of retirement to serve as a senior assistant to defensive coordinator Christian Parker, whose debut in his new position is off to a rough start.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are staring down a rough start to the American League Championship Series.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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