RUGGED


Meaning of RUGGED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrə-gəd ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle English * rug

Date: 14th century

1. obsolete : shaggy , hairy

2. : having a rough uneven surface : jagged

rugged mountains

3. : turbulent , stormy

rugged weather

4.

a. : seamed with wrinkles and furrows : weathered — used of a human face

b. : showing facial signs of strength

rugged good looks

5.

a. : austere , stern

b. : coarse , rude

c. : rough and strong in character

6.

a. : presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, or resolution

b. : strongly built or constituted : robust

those that survive are stalwart, rugged men — L. D. Stamp

Synonyms: see rough

• rug·ged·ly adverb

• rug·ged·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.