gnarly

• Adjetivo informal del inglés americano que describe algo muy difícil, peligroso o extremo; también se usa para expresar que algo es genial o impresionante.

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.

   Nudoso o retorcido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbumpygnarledknobbyknottylumpytwisted

   Antónimosevenregularsmoothstraight

2. Difficult or dangerousB2slangamerican

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

   difícil o peligroso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdangeroushairynastyperilousriskyroughtreacheroustricky

   Antónimoseasygentlemildsafesimple

3. Excellent or coolB1slangamerican

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

   genial, impresionante

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

   Sinónimosawesomecooldopeexcellentkillerradradicalsicktubularwicked

   Antónimosawfulbadlamemediocreterrible