What does stony-faced mean?
Stony-faced means Showing no (or little) expression of emotion; poker-faced..
Stony-faced
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Showing no (or little) expression of emotion; poker-faced..
Example Sentences
[…]would Iran’s players sing their national anthem, which is seen as a gesture in support of the regime? To a man, the answer was a stony-faced no.
Synonyms for stony-faced
Antonyms for stony-faced
Related Words
Word Forms
- more stony-faced
- most stony-faced
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stony-faced?
Common synonyms include stone-faced.
What is the opposite of stony-faced?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use stony-faced in a sentence?
[…]would Iran’s players sing their national anthem, which is seen as a gesture in support of the regime? To a man, the answer was a stony-faced no.
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