adj
Uncommon
Stony
Stony (adj) means Covered with or full of stones. Example: “The path grew stony as it climbed higher into the hills.”
adj
1
Covered with or full of stones.
"The path grew stony as it climbed higher into the hills."
2
Hard, cold, or unfeeling, like stone.
"He was met with a stony silence when he suggested cancelling the trip."
"Her expression stayed stony throughout the entire meeting."
How to use Stony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally full of stones (a stony field) or figuratively cold, hard, and unyielding (a stony glare).
Common pairings
stony ground
stony silence
stony face
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Etymology
From stone plus the adjective suffix -y.
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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.
