The difference between Pebbly and Stony
When used as adjectives, pebbly means of or containing pebbles, whereas stony means as hard as stone.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pebbly and Stony
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Pebbly as an adjective:
Of or containing pebbles.
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Pebbly as an adjective:
With a surface like that of pebbles.
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Stony as an adjective:
As hard as stone.
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Stony as an adjective:
Containing or made up of stones.
Examples:
"a stony path"
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Stony as an adjective (figuratively):
Of a person, lacking warmth and emotion.
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Stony as an adjective (figuratively):
Of an action such as a look, showing no warmth of emotion.
Examples:
"She gave him a stony reception."
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Stony as an adjective (UK, _, &, _, Australian, slang):
without any money.
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