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Solid vs. Stolid

Solid

/ˈsɒləd/
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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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • 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.
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