stonier

Adjective

stony (comparative stonier, superlative stoniest)

1. As hard as stone.
   • a stony polymer

   Synonyms:

   rock hard, stonelike

   Antonyms:

   soft

2. Containing or made up of stones.
   • a stony path

   Synonyms:

   pebbly, rocky, shingly

3. (figuratively) Of a person, lacking warmth and emotion.
   • a stony grandmother

   Synonyms:

   stone cold, cold, cool, hardhearted, heartless, impassive, unemotional, unfeeling, brutal, callous

   Antonyms:

   passionate, warm

4. (figuratively) Of an action or expression, such as a look, showing no warmth of emotion; (usually also) emotionally cold, silent, and motionless or nearly so.
   • a stony reception

   Synonyms:

   stone cold, cold, cool, frosty, unwelcoming

   Antonyms:

   welcoming, warm

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