gnarly

• Неформальное прилагательное, используемое в американском английском для описания чего-то очень сложного, опасного или экстремального; также используется для выражения того, что что-то крутое или впечатляющее.

An informal adjective used in American English to describe something as very difficult, dangerous, or extreme; also used to express that something is cool or impressive.

1. Knobby or gnarledB2formal

   Covered with knots, bumps, or twists, typically describing old trees or aged hands.

   Узловатый

   • The old oak tree had gnarly branches that twisted in every direction.
   • His gnarly hands showed years of hard work.
   • The gnarly roots of the ancient tree spread across the forest floor.

   Synonymsbumpygnarledknobbyknottylumpytwisted

   Antonymsevenregularsmoothstraight

2. Difficult or dangerousB2slangamerican

   Used informally to describe something that is challenging, risky, or extreme.

   Сложный или опасный

   • The surfers tackled some gnarly waves at the beach.
   • That was a gnarly skateboard trick he pulled off.
   • The hike through the canyon was pretty gnarly.

   Synonymsdangeroushairynastyperilousriskyroughtreacheroustricky

   Antonymseasygentlemildsafesimple

3. Excellent or coolB1slangamerican

   Used as slang to express that something is impressive, awesome, or very good.

   Крутой

   • That concert was totally gnarly!
   • He has a gnarly new guitar.
   • The special effects in the movie were gnarly.

   Synonymsawesomecooldopeexcellentkillerradradicalsicktubularwicked

   Antonymsawfulbadlamemediocreterrible