Shingly (Adjective)
Meaning
Abounding in small stones; "landed at a shingly little beach".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The path wound its way down to a shingly cove, where the sound of the waves was almost deafening.
- The beach was shingly and uncomfortable to walk on, but the views of the surrounding cliffs were breathtaking.
- After a long hike, we finally arrived at a shingly beach, where we spent the afternoon swimming and sunbathing.
- The coastline was rocky and shingly, with few sandy beaches to be found.
- The lake's shore was a narrow strip of shingly stones, perfect for skipping rocks on a lazy summer afternoon.