The difference between Shingly and Stony

When used as adjectives, shingly means covered with shingle or small pebbles, whereas stony means as hard as stone.

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  1. Shingly as an adjective:

    Covered with shingle or small pebbles.

  1. Stony as an adjective:

    As hard as stone.

  2. Stony as an adjective:

    Containing or made up of stones.

    Examples:

    "a stony path"

  3. Stony as an adjective (figuratively):

    Of a person, lacking warmth and emotion.

  4. Stony as an adjective (figuratively):

    Of an action such as a look, showing no warmth of emotion.

    Examples:

    "She gave him a stony reception."

  5. Stony as an adjective (UK, _, &, _, Australian, slang):

    without any money.

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