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stoniest

stoniest is the superlative form of stony.

Meaning of stony

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
    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
    Antonyms:
    welcoming, warm

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Questions about stoniest

What is stoniest the superlative form of?
Stoniest is the superlative form of stony.

Words near stoniest in the dictionary

  1. stongs
  2. Stonhocker
  3. Stonhockers
  4. stonie
  5. stonier
  6. stoniest
  7. stonified
  8. stonifies
  9. stonify
  10. stonifying
  11. stonily

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