stonily

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or showing silence, calmness, or unfriendliness, often in a harsh or unfeeling way

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Variants

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stoney , stonier , stoniest , stonily , stoniness , stoninesses , stony

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'stonily' is not directly traceable in the Czech language. It is an English word that has been adopted into the Czech language without undergoing significant changes in meaning.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'stonily' is derived from the Old English word 'stonen', which means 'to stone' or 'to make hard'.

2. In the Czech language, the word 'stonily' is often translated as 'tělocitně', which means 'coldly' or 'unfeelingly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. unfriendliness: The quality of being unfriendly or unwelcoming towards others.

2. silence: The absence of sound or speech.

3. calmness: A state of tranquility or peacefulness.

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Culture

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In Czech literature, 'stonily' is used to describe characters or situations that are cold, unfeeling, or unresponsive. For instance, in Karel Čapek's play 'R.U.R.', the robots are described as acting 'stonily' towards their human creators.

How to Memorize "stonily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cold, unfeeling stone. Visualize the way it looks and feels. Remember, just like the stone, the word 'stonily' is used to describe something that is unresponsive or unfeeling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stonily' with a cold, unfeeling environment. Think of a winter landscape, where everything is still and silent. Remember, just like the winter landscape, the word 'stonily' describes a situation or a character that is cold and unresponsive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: S-tone-I-ly. Remember, just like a stone, the word 'stonily' is used to describe something that is unresponsive or unfeeling.

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