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Definition of stolidly
stolidly
/ˈstɑː.lɪd.li/
stol · id · ly
Adjective:stolid
stolidly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a calm, dependable, and unemotional manner; showing little or no animation or excitement.
Example
"The witness sat stolidly in the courtroom chair, answering each of the prosecutor's questions in an even, unhurried tone."
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Formed from the adjective 'stolid' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Stolid' comes from the Latin 'stolidus', meaning 'dull, stupid, or unmovable', which is related to 'stultus' ('foolish').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stolidly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stolidly