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stolid

/ˈstɑː.lɪd/
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Adverb:stolidly
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• adjective

1

Calm, dependable, and showing little or no emotion or animation.

Example

"The witness remained stolid throughout the lengthy cross-examination, answering every question in a flat, measured tone."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'stoic' implies an admirable, disciplined endurance of pain or hardship, 'stolid' often suggests a natural, heavy, or unimaginative lack of emotional responsiveness.

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• Nearby Words

stokes sea snake
stokesia
stole
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stollen
stomach

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin 'stolidus', meaning 'dull, slow, or stupid', which is related to 'stultus' ('foolish') and ultimately traced to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stand still' or 'be stiff'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stolid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stolid
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