Stolid

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑlɪd/

Definitions of stolid

adjective having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; impassive

Example Sentences

A1 The stolid man sat quietly in the waiting room.

A2 She remained stolid even in the face of bad news.

B1 The stolid expression on his face gave nothing away.

B2 Despite her stolid demeanor, she was actually quite sensitive.

C1 His stolid attitude towards criticism made it difficult to gauge his true feelings.

C2 The stolid nature of the detective helped him remain calm under pressure.

Examples of stolid in a Sentence

formal The stolid expression on his face gave nothing away.

informal She remained stolid throughout the entire meeting, not showing any emotion.

slang He's always so stolid, never getting excited about anything.

figurative Her stolid demeanor was like a fortress, guarding her true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of stolid

• past tense: stolided
• plural: stolids
• comparative: more stolid
• superlative: most stolid
• present tense: stolid
• future tense: will be stolid
• perfect tense: has been stolid
• continuous tense: is being stolid
• singular: stolid
• positive degree: stolid
• infinitive: to stolid
• gerund: stoliding
• participle: stolided

Origin and Evolution of stolid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stolid' originated from the Latin word 'stolidus' meaning dull, brutish, or stupid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'stolid' has evolved to refer to someone who is unemotional, impassive, or showing little emotion or animation.