stolid - Master This Word
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stolid Word Meanings
- showing little or no emotion
- not easily stirred or moved
- impassive or unemotional
stolid Example Sentences
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stolid Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈstɒl.ɪd/
US
/ˈstləd/
stolid Word Etymology
From Latin "stolidus" (foolish, dull) → Old French → English. Imagine a very heavy statue that doesn't show any emotion, representing a person who is stolid.
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Stolid describes someone who shows little emotion or is not easily moved by events. A stolid person appears calm, unmoved, and hard to rouse, even in surprising or stressful situations. The term carries a subtle sense of heaviness or immovability, as if the person is a statue rather than a reacting human. In everyday use it can describe facial expression, voice, or demeanor that stays even, unexcited, and steady. It is not necessarily negative; it may imply steadiness or reliability, though it often suggests a lack of warmth or responsiveness compared to more expressive adjectives.
Usage Reminders
- Calm, unmoved demeanor; not about intelligence.
- Often describes face, voice, or manner.
- Nuanced: can be neutral or negative depending on context.
- Not a perfect synonym of 'stoic' or 'impassive'.
- Common collocations: stolid face, stolid expression, stolid gaze, stolid manner.
Common Misconceptions
- Doesn't mean stupid or dull (intelligence is unaffected).
- Is not always negative; can describe steady reliability.
- Not the same as 'stoic'; different nuance of warmth and emotion.
- Can describe a face, a voice, or a demeanor, not just mood.
- Often confused with 'impassive' but implies more dullness than lack of feeling.
Thinking Differences
In English, stolid often carries a subtle negative tone about warmth or empathy; learners should note that similar-looking words in other languages may separate steadiness from emotional dullness more cleanly, so context matters.
Learning Tips
- Remember it's about emotional steadiness, not intelligence.
- Pair with nouns like face, expression, gaze, and manner.
- Note the nuance: neutral vs negative depending on context.
- Differentiate from 'stoic' and 'impassive' by checking warmth cues.
- Practice with contrasting adjectives: lively vs stolid in the same scene.
- Read formal or literary contexts to hear the word used.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'stolid'?
A.Energetic
B.Calm
C.Dull
D.Emotional
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'stolid' correctly?
A.His stolid expression revealed no emotions.
B.She was so excited that she couldn't remain stolid.
C.The stolid dog happily wagged its tail.
D.The stolid music filled the room with joy.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'stolid'?
A.Passionate
B.Animated
C.Stoic
D.Lively
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'stolid'?
A.Flamboyant
B.Brisk
C.Vibrant
D.Indifferent
Step 5: Mastery
In what situation would someone be described as 'stolid'?
A.Laughing uncontrollably at a joke
B.Jumping with excitement at a party
C.Showing no reaction during a funeral
D.Crying at a sad movie
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