stony
adjective
full of or abounding in stones or rock.
stonily
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a word derived from
stony.
Example Sentences
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“We trust in Kyrie, and I expect us to have our whole team at some point,” teammate Kevin Durant said stonily during the media event.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2021
The handmaidens stare straight ahead, stonily connecting this incredible and otherwise inexplicable event to viewers, who stare back at the painting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2019
In response, the younger women silently and stonily look at the elder as if she’s spouted two additional heads before their eyes.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2018
Delirium ensued at Shea, while McNamara looked on stonily from the dugout.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 12, 2016
“Say, Bigger, what’re they doing to you? Don’t be afraid. Speak up\” said Jan. Bigger did not answer; he looked stonily at the floor.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
