Having a firm, stable structure without gaps or hollows
Examples:
'A very solid one, madam,' said Sophia.And Cowperwood liked this great solid Irishman.But it was not in Møller that Bohr found solid footing.
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Stolid
/ˈstɒlɪd/
Calm and showing little emotion or animation
Examples:
She remained stolid during the tense negotiations.His stolid demeanor concealed intense emotions.Despite the chaos, her expression was stolid and calm.
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Solid refers to something that is firm and stable, easy to touch and see, like a rock or a brick.
Stolid describes a person's unemotional or impassive nature, not easily stirred or excited.
Remember solid refers to physical attributes, while stolid is about emotional characteristics.
The word solid is commonly used in scientific or everyday structural contexts.
Stolid might be used in psychological or character descriptions.