STONY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word STONY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STONY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Stony

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

Old English stānig(see stone, -y)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈstəʊni
Dialects: British English
Definition:

covered with or full of small pieces of rock

Short Definition:

covered with or full of small pieces of rock

Examples:
  • rough stony paths
Definition:

not having or showing feeling or sympathy

Short Definition:

not having or showing feeling or sympathy

Examples:
  • Lucenzo's hard, stony eyes
  • the government maintained a stony silence about the affair

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