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Meaning of stony

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stony

Pronunciation:/ˈstəʊni//ˈstoʊni/

adjective

Definitions

  1. As hard as stone.

    Synonyms:rock-hard
    Antonyms:soft

  2. Containing or made up of stones.

    Example: a stony path

    Synonyms:pebblyrockyshingly

  3. Of a person, lacking warmth and emotion.

    Synonyms:coldcoolhard-heartedheartlessimpassiveunemotionalunfeeling
    Antonyms:passionatewarm

  4. Of an action such as a look, showing no warmth of emotion.

    Example: She gave him a stony reception.

    Synonyms:coldcoolfrostyunwelcoming
    Antonyms:warmwelcoming
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/stony

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rocklikeflintyrockyboulderygranitelikegranitichardrough