Stonily
adverb
In a way that shows no emotion or movement, as if made of stone.
He looked at her stonily, not giving any hint of his feelings.
Often appears as...
- looked at stonily
- stared stonily
adverb
In a way that shows no emotion or movement, as if made of stone.
He looked at her stonily, not giving any hint of his feelings.
Often appears as...
- looked at stonily
- stared stonily
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion Concealment
Used to describe someone hiding their feelings, often to appear strong or unfazed.
Despite the criticism, she responded stonily, hiding her upset.
Pro Tip 2/3Unresponsive Behavior
Indicates a person's lack of reaction, can imply indifference or unreadability.
During the interrogation, the suspect sat stonily, giving nothing away.
Pro Tip 3/3Strained Atmosphere
Highlights tension in a situation; people may be emotionally affected but remain outwardly stoic.
The room fell silent as the verdict was read, faces turning stonily grave.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion Concealment
Used to describe someone hiding their feelings, often to appear strong or unfazed.
Despite the criticism, she responded stonily, hiding her upset.
Pro Tip 2/3Unresponsive Behavior
Indicates a person's lack of reaction, can imply indifference or unreadability.
During the interrogation, the suspect sat stonily, giving nothing away.
Pro Tip 3/3Strained Atmosphere
Highlights tension in a situation; people may be emotionally affected but remain outwardly stoic.
The room fell silent as the verdict was read, faces turning stonily grave.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion Concealment
Used to describe someone hiding their feelings, often to appear strong or unfazed.
Despite the criticism, she responded stonily, hiding her upset.
Pro Tip 2/3Unresponsive Behavior
Indicates a person's lack of reaction, can imply indifference or unreadability.
During the interrogation, the suspect sat stonily, giving nothing away.
Pro Tip 3/3Strained Atmosphere
Highlights tension in a situation; people may be emotionally affected but remain outwardly stoic.
The room fell silent as the verdict was read, faces turning stonily grave.
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