Stony
9 synonyms and 3 antonyms for Stony, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Covered with or full of stones.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Covered with or full of stones.
“The path grew stony as it climbed higher into the hills.”
2. adj
Hard, cold, or unfeeling, like stone.
“He was met with a stony silence when he suggested cancelling the trip.”
Opposites
How to use Stony
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stony ground
stony silence
stony face
Etymology
From stone plus the adjective suffix -y.
Full origin of Stony →Frequently asked questions
What does “Stony” mean?
The word “Stony” means covered with or full of stones. In plain terms, either literally full of stones (a stony field) or figuratively cold, hard, and unyielding (a stony glare).
How do you use “Stony” in a sentence?
Here is “Stony” used in a sentence: “The path grew stony as it climbed higher into the hills.”
What part of speech is “Stony”?
“Stony” is an adjective.
Is “Stony” a common word?
“Stony” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Stony” have?
“Stony” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered with or full of stones.
