Synonyms of pebbly

pebbly

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jagged
• uneven
• rugged
• rough
• broken
• ragged
• coarse
• lumpy
• wavy
• irregular
• bumpy
• roughened
• scraggy
• rutted
• undulating
• lopsided
• undulatory
• knobby
• unbalanced
• inexact
• harsh
• nubby
• pitted
• nubbly
• pocked
• knobbly
• unaligned
• rutty
• knurled
• scraggly
• nonuniform
• scratchy
• sandpapery
• burred
• knurly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smooth
• flat
• uniform
• level
• regular
• exact
• even
• true
• vertical
• horizontal
• plane
• aligned
• straight
• tabular
• plumb
• flush

Example Sentences

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