stony-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- stony-heartedly adverb
- stony-heartedness noun
- stonyheartedness noun
Etymology
Origin of stony-hearted
First recorded in 1560–70; stony ( def. ) + hearted ( def. )
Example Sentences
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However, you'dbe stony-hearted indeed not to watch this on the edge of tears throughout.
From The Guardian • Jun. 27, 2012
Right on schedule, Nixon delivered his TV speech�which even stony-hearted critics ruled as the best of his political career.
From Time Magazine Archive
That is my command!" continued the stony-hearted man sternly; "and I have chosen a husband for you in advance.
From The Baron's Sons by J?kai, M?r
"It's a pity you couldn't have kept your long, Irish tongue still for a day!" he grumbled, and Dan laughed and thumped him soundly upon the chest for an ungrateful and stony-hearted old Scotchman.
From The Silver Maple by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller
For the stony-hearted turncock's gone and cut his water off!
From Mr Punch's Model Music Hall Songs and Dramas Collected, Improved and Re-arranged from Punch by Anstey, F.
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