What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stoniest
Example
The stoniest part of the garden is difficult to cultivate. [stoniest: superlative adjective]
Example
The soil in this area is the stoniest I've ever seen. [stoniest: superlative adjective]
rockiest
Example
The road to the mountain was the rockiest I've ever driven on. [rockiest: superlative adjective]
Example
The riverbed was the rockiest part of the hike. [rockiest: superlative adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rockiest is more commonly used than stoniest in everyday language. Rockiest is more versatile and can be used to describe various types of terrain, while stoniest is less common and has a narrower range of usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stoniest and rockiest?
Both stoniest and rockiest are relatively informal words and can be used in casual conversation or writing.
