gnarly
/ˈnɑɹli/
adjectivegnar · ly
The **g** in **gnarly** is **gone**—say **narly** when you see **gn** at the start.
Yes, it's gnarly. Starts with **gn-** where the **g is silent**: **gn** = /n/ (like **gnome**).
Definitions
- adjectiveTwisted, knotted, or rough in shape; gnarled.
- adjective(Informal) Very difficult, intense, or impressive; sometimes meaning unpleasant or severe.
Examples
- “The old oak had a gnarly trunk with roots that curled above the soil.”
- “That was a gnarly math problem, but she solved it by breaking it into steps.”
- “After the storm, the trail was gnarly with fallen branches and deep mud.”
Synonyms
gnarledknottedtwistedruggedtough
Antonyms
smoothstraight
Translations
ES retorcido; (coloquial) brutal / difícilPT retorcido; (informal) difícil / intensoFR noueux; (familier) dur / intense
Common misspellings
narlygnarleygnarlignarlyegnarlyygnarliegnaralygnarly
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