stolid
|stol-id|
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/ˈstɑlɪd/
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/ˈstɒlɪd/
without visible emotion; impassive
Etymology
'stolid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stolidus', where 'stolid-' meant 'dull' or 'foolish'.
'stolid' changed from the Latin word 'stolidus' and was adopted into English by the 17th century, eventually becoming the modern English word 'stolid'.
Initially, it meant 'dull or foolish', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'calm, impassive, showing little emotion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
showing little or no emotion; impassive; not easily excited or moved.
The nurse remained stolid despite the emergency.
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Adjective 2
dull or slow to understand; (archaic) showing little intelligence or interest.
Older writers sometimes used stolid to mean dull or slow-witted.
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Last updated: 2025/09/11 01:42