gnarly
Example Sentences
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No matter how gnarly the form and finish, there’s always a whiff of the precious and the cute—or, in the case of avant-garde “sculptural” jewelry, the pretentious or vainglorious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Nor are members choosing to resign instead of waiting for a gnarly Ethics Committee report to drop.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
“The North Shore is pretty gnarly right now. So hopefully everyone’s safe and getting out. Stay safe out there,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
"The conditions on the North Shore are gnarly."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
I raked a brush through my wet, gnarly hair and put the mermaid necklace over my head.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
Vocabulary lists containing gnarly
"The Ravine," Vocabulary from the short story
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"The Ravine" by Graham Salisbury
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