First Known Use: circa 1600
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stolid
adjective stol·id \ˈstä-ləd\
: showing little or no emotion : not easily excited or upset
Full Definition of STOLID
: having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
— sto·lid·i·ty \stä-ˈli-də-tē, stə-\ noun
— stol·id·ly \ˈstä-ləd-lē\ adverb
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Origin of STOLID
Latin stolidus dull, stupid
Related to STOLID
- Synonyms
- catatonic, deadpan, empty, expressionless, impassive, inexpressive, numb, blank, vacant
- Antonyms
- demonstrative, expressive
Synonym Discussion of STOLID
impassive, stoic, phlegmatic, apathetic, stolid mean unresponsive to something that might normally excite interest or emotion. impassive stresses the absence of any external sign of emotion in action or facial expression <met the news with an impassive look>. stoic implies an apparent indifference to pleasure or especially to pain often as a matter of principle or self-discipline <was resolutely stoic even in adversity>. phlegmatic implies a temperament or constitution hard to arouse <a phlegmatic man unmoved by tears>. apathetic may imply a puzzling or deplorable indifference or inertness <charitable appeals met an apathetic response>. stolid implies a habitual absence of interest, responsiveness, or curiosity <stolid workers wedded to routine>.
STOLID Defined for Kids
stolid
adjective stol·id \ˈstä-ləd\
Definition of STOLID for Kids
: having or showing little or no feeling <a stolid person>
— stol·id·ly adverb
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