stolid

adjective

stol·id ˈstä-ləd How to pronounce stolid (audio)

: having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional

stolidity

stä-ˈli-də-tē How to pronounce stolid (audio)

stə-

noun

stolidly

ˈstä-ləd-lē How to pronounce stolid (audio)

adverb

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Sharpen Up With the History of Stolid

Stolid derives from stolidus, a word that means "dull" or "stupid" in Latin. It is also distantly related to the word stultify, meaning "to cause to appear or be stupid, foolish, or absurdly illogical." The earliest examples of usage for stolid, dating back to the early 17th century, indicate that it too was originally associated with a lack of smarts; it was used to describe people who were considered dull or stupid because they didn't wear their emotions on their sleeves. By the 1800s, however, stolid was frequently appearing without the connotation of foolishness, and it continues to be free of such overtones today.

Example Sentences

She remained stolid during the trial. the butler responded to the duchess's constant demands with stolid indifference

Recent Examples on the Web Her consummate grasp of the art of the stage galvanizes this otherwise stolid production into searing life.

Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 11 July 2022 In a culture shaped by the point-and-click entertainments of Twitter, TikTok and YouTube, many younger Americans might regard a visit to one of the nation’s great historic houses as a stolid affair.

Danny Heitman, WSJ, 1 July 2022 Greek and Roman influences were everywhere, producing too many stolid buildings.

John Kelly, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 This kind of stolid American decency comes easily to him.

Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Employees at several Apple Stores across the country are quietly working to unionize, according to people familiar with the efforts, as growing dissent among hourly workers threatens to disrupt one of the most stolid tech giants.

Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2022 Thus began an avalanche against a typically stolid Celtics defense.

New York Times, 22 May 2022 The ideology behind Bush’s war may have been cooked up in the stolid bureaucratic world of think-tank Washington.

New York Times, 8 June 2022 His Barry is stolid and irreparably damaged, a tragic antihero who longs for connection and forgiveness but lacks the moral center to deserve either.

Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	stolidity
释义	stolid adjective stol·id ˈstä-ləd : having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional stolidity stä-ˈli-də-tē stə- noun stolidly ˈstä-ləd-lē adverb Did you know? Sharpen Up With the History of Stolid Stolid derives from stolidus, a word that means "dull" or "stupid" in Latin. It is also distantly related to the word stultify, meaning "to cause to appear or be stupid, foolish, or absurdly illogical." The earliest examples of usage for stolid, dating back to the early 17th century, indicate that it too was originally associated with a lack of smarts; it was used to describe people who were considered dull or stupid because they didn't wear their emotions on their sleeves. By the 1800s, however, stolid was frequently appearing without the connotation of foolishness, and it continues to be free of such overtones today. Synonyms blank catatonic deadpan empty expressionless impassive inexpressive numb vacant See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She remained stolid during the trial. the butler responded to the duchess's constant demands with stolid indifference Recent Examples on the Web Her consummate grasp of the art of the stage galvanizes this otherwise stolid production into searing life. Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 11 July 2022 In a culture shaped by the point-and-click entertainments of Twitter, TikTok and YouTube, many younger Americans might regard a visit to one of the nation’s great historic houses as a stolid affair. Danny Heitman, WSJ, 1 July 2022 Greek and Roman influences were everywhere, producing too many stolid buildings. John Kelly, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 This kind of stolid American decency comes easily to him. Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Employees at several Apple Stores across the country are quietly working to unionize, according to people familiar with the efforts, as growing dissent among hourly workers threatens to disrupt one of the most stolid tech giants. Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2022 Thus began an avalanche against a typically stolid Celtics defense. New York Times, 22 May 2022 The ideology behind Bush’s war may have been cooked up in the stolid bureaucratic world of think-tank Washington. New York Times, 8 June 2022 His Barry is stolid and irreparably damaged, a tragic antihero who longs for connection and forgiveness but lacks the moral center to deserve either. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin stolidus dull, stupid First Known Use circa 1600, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition stolid adjective stol·id ˈstä-ləd : having or showing little or no feeling a stolid person stolidity noun as in impassiveness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance impassiveness impassivity stoicism bloodlessness indifference insouciance nonchalance casualness unconcern incuriosity disregard phlegm tepidity disinterestedness apathy complacence carelessness lukewarmness recklessness tepidness torpor heedlessness lethargy unawareness coldness halfheartedness incuriousness aloofness dispassion callousness callosity listlessness hardness insensitivity detachment hard-heartedness cool Antonyms & Near Antonyms attentiveness awareness curiosity keenness attention sensitivity conscientiousness prejudice warmth zeal partiality ardor vehemence warmheartedness heedfulness bias desire interest regard passion concern fervency See More
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stolid

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