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Stony

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Adj — Covered with or full of stones.

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How to use Stony

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stony ground stony silence stony face

Etymology

From stone plus the adjective suffix -y.

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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.

Related words

Hardstone stonify stony-broke

Nearby words

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