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Solid vs. Stolid
Solid
/ˈsɒləd/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/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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Ways to tell them apart:
- Solid refers to something firm and stable, like a block of wood. Remember: Solid as a rock.
- Stolid describes a person who shows little emotion; think of someone with a stony expression.
- Solid has to do with physical characteristics, whereas stolid relates to emotional/psychological traits.
- The so in solid is related to solidity, while sto in stolid can hint at stone-like emotions.
- Solid objects have mass; stolid people have strong control over their emotions.
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