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Synonyms of gnarly

13 similar words

Another word for gnarly is knobbly. Other synonyms of gnarly are cool.

Synonyms and similar words for gnarly

adjectiveHaving or characterized by gnarls; gnarled.

adjectiveExcellent; attractive.

  • awesomeExcellent, exciting, remarkable.

adjectiveOf music or a sound: harsh.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • cool
  • radA non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
  • wickedExcellent; awesome; masterful; exceptional.
  • dreadful
  • nasty

adjectiveUS: unpleasant, awful.

Meaning of gnarly

  1. adjective Having or characterized by gnarls; gnarled.
  2. adjective Excellent; attractive.
  3. adjective Dangerous; difficult.

Full definition of gnarly

Questions about synonyms of gnarly

What is another word for gnarly?
Gnarly has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as knobbly and cool.
What does gnarly mean?
Gnarly means having or characterized by gnarls; gnarled.

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