stony
/ˈstəʊni//ˈstoʊni/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
adjective
1. As hard as stone.
Synonyms: rock-hard
Antonyms: soft
2. Containing or made up of stones.
"a stony path"
Synonyms: pebbly, rocky, shingly
3. Of a person, lacking warmth and emotion.
Synonyms: cold, cool, hard-hearted, heartless, impassive, unemotional, unfeeling
Antonyms: passionate, warm
4. Of an action such as a look, showing no warmth of emotion.
"She gave him a stony reception."
Synonyms: cold, cool, frosty, unwelcoming
Antonyms: warm, welcoming
5. Short for stony broke: without any money.
Synonyms
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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