Shingly

/ˈʃɪŋɡli/
adjective

Covered or scattered with small, loose stones.

They enjoyed a walk on the shingly beach.
Visual representation of "shingly" - Covered or scattered with small, loose stones.

Often appears as...

  • shingly beach
  • shingly surface
adjective

Relating to or covered with shingles (a type of roof cover made from wood, slate, or other material).

The shingly roof needs to be replaced.
Visual representation of "shingly" - Relating to or covered with shingles (a type of roof cover made from wood, slate, or other material).

Often appears as...

  • shingly roof
  • shingly cottage
adjective

Covered or scattered with small, loose stones.

They enjoyed a walk on the shingly beach.
Visual representation of "shingly" - Covered or scattered with small, loose stones.

Often appears as...

  • shingly beach
  • shingly surface
adjective

Relating to or covered with shingles (a type of roof cover made from wood, slate, or other material).

The shingly roof needs to be replaced.
Visual representation of "shingly" - Relating to or covered with shingles (a type of roof cover made from wood, slate, or other material).

Often appears as...

  • shingly roof
  • shingly cottage
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "shingly"
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Natural Setting

Use 'shingly' when describing outdoor areas with lots of small stones.

Illustration for Natural Setting
The kids played on the shingly shore.
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Texture Emphasis

Emphasize the rough, uneven texture underfoot in nature or landscapes.

Illustration for Texture Emphasis
Hikers should wear sturdy boots for the shingly trail.
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Visual Imagery

Use 'shingly' to create a vivid picture of a place with small stones.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The garden's shingly path glistened in the rain.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Natural Setting

Use 'shingly' when describing outdoor areas with lots of small stones.

Illustration for Natural Setting
The kids played on the shingly shore.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Texture Emphasis

Emphasize the rough, uneven texture underfoot in nature or landscapes.

Illustration for Texture Emphasis
Hikers should wear sturdy boots for the shingly trail.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Imagery

Use 'shingly' to create a vivid picture of a place with small stones.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The garden's shingly path glistened in the rain.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Natural Setting

Use 'shingly' when describing outdoor areas with lots of small stones.

Illustration for Natural Setting
The kids played on the shingly shore.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Texture Emphasis

Emphasize the rough, uneven texture underfoot in nature or landscapes.

Illustration for Texture Emphasis
Hikers should wear sturdy boots for the shingly trail.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Imagery

Use 'shingly' to create a vivid picture of a place with small stones.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The garden's shingly path glistened in the rain.
Visual representation of the word "Shingly"

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