Definition

Having many stones or being very hard and unyielding; the most extreme version of being stony.

Example

The stoniest landscape I have ever seen was in the mountains, where nothing but rocks and boulders covered the ground.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I can't believe how tough that mountain trail was.

Right? It was definitely one of the stoniest paths I've ever hiked.

I thought I was going to trip the whole way up.

Same here! Next time, we should pick a smoother route.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stoniest → It is formed from "stone" (from Old English *stan*, meaning a hard, solid mineral) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "stoniest" describes something that has the most stones or is characterized by stones.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stone' as a hard mineral, and remember that 'stoniest' means having the most stones.

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