Pebbly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈpe-bəl/ peb·ble

Meaning & Definition of Pebbly

Pebbly (noun)

  1. a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water
  2. transparent and colorless quartz, rock crystal
  3. an irregular, crinkled, or grainy surface

Pebbly (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven
    related: lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform
    opposite: even, flat, level, plane, smooth
    near: exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pebbly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pebbly:

broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pebbly

Words with the opposite meaning of Pebbly:

even, flat, level, plane, smooth

Related Words for Pebbly

lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform

Near Antonyms of Pebbly

exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush

Word Forms of Pebbly

Derived words: pebbly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Pebbly

Middle English pobble, from Old English papolstān, from papol- (of unknown origin) + stān stone

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Pebbly

What does "Pebbly" mean?

"Pebbly" means a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water.

What is another word for "Pebbly"?

Other words for "Pebbly" include broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, ragged and rough. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pebbly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pebbly"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pebbly". Common alternatives include broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, ragged, rough, roughened and rugged.

What is the opposite of "Pebbly"?

Antonyms of "Pebbly" include even, flat, level, plane and smooth. Near antonyms include exact, uniform, aligned and regular.

How do you use "Pebbly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pebbly" in a sentence: "a jerky ride on a pebbly road"; "the rubber handles have a pebbly texture that makes them easier to grip when they are wet".

Is "Pebbly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pebbly" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pebbly"?

"Pebbly" is pronounced /ˈpe-bəl/ and divided into syllables as peb·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Pebbly"?

"Pebbly" comes from Middle English pobble, from Old English papolstān, from papol- (of unknown origin) + stān stone. First known use: before 12th century.