stoniness en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English stonines, stonynez, equivalent to stony + -ness.
Meanings
-
(literally, uncountable, usually) The state or quality of being stony. ▸ The state or quality of being full of stones.
the stoniness of this soil
-
(figuratively, uncountable, usually) The state or quality of being stony. ▸ The state or quality of being like stone: immovable, unpersuadable, emotionally cold, or stoic.
Near-synonyms: coldness, iciness, stoicism
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stoninesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |