English adjective: rocky | |||
1. | rocky abounding in rocks or stones | ||
Samples | Rocky fields. Stony ground. Bouldery beaches. | ||
Synonyms | bouldered, bouldery, stony | ||
Similar | rough, unsmooth | ||
Antonyms | smooth | ||
2. | rocky causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements | ||
Samples | A rough ride. | ||
Synonyms | bumpy, jolting, jolty, jumpy, rough | ||
Antonyms | smooth | ||
3. | rocky liable to rock | ||
Samples | On high rocky heels. | ||
Similar | unstable | ||
Antonyms | stable | ||
4. | rocky full of hardship or trials | ||
Samples | The rocky road to success. They were having a rough time. | ||
Synonyms | rough | ||
Similar | difficult, hard | ||
Antonyms | easy | ||