Stoney: meaning, definitions and examples

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stoney

 

[ หˆstษ™สŠni ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing surfaces

The term 'stoney' refers to something that is covered with or resembles stones. It often describes surfaces that are rough and hard, similar to rocks. This word can be used both literally, to refer to physical characteristics, and figuratively, to convey a sense of harshness or coldness. 'Stoney' can also imply an absence of warmth or empathy in a person's demeanor.

Synonyms

hard, rocky, rough

Examples of usage

  • The path was stoney and difficult to tread.
  • She had a stoney expression on her face during the meeting.
  • The stoney beach was perfect for rock collecting.
  • He offered a stoney response to the kind words.

Translations

Translations of the word "stoney" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedregoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช steinig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผ'ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kamienisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rocailleux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ piedroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฎุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kamennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kamennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿณๅคด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kamnit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ piedroso

Etymology

The word 'stoney' is derived from the Old English word 'stanig', which is a combination of 'stan' (stone) and the suffix '-ig' (relating to or characterized by). The evolution of the term reflects the Anglo-Saxon influence on the English language, often blending sounds and meanings from the Germanic roots. The concept of being 'stoney' conveys not only physical attributes but has also seeped into cultural interpretations, symbolizing unyielding characteristics or emotional detachment. As language evolved over centuries, terms like 'stoney' became more prevalent, especially in poetic and descriptive contexts to evoke imagery associated with nature's rugged features. Over time, 'stoney' has also been used to describe personalities or expressions that appear cold or unfeeling, highlighting its flexible usage in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,291, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.