stolidly
|sto-lid-ly|
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/ˈstɑːlɪd/
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/ˈstɒlɪd/
showing little emotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stolid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stolidus', where 'stolidus' meant 'dull, stupid'.
Historical Evolution
'stolid' entered English (early 17th century) from Latin 'stolidus' and formed the adverb 'stolidly' by adding the English adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'dull or insensitive', but over time it evolved into the current sense of 'showing little or no emotion; impassive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a stolid manner: showing little or no emotion, impassively or unemotionally.
She listened stolidly to the news and said nothing.
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Last updated: 2025/12/02 05:15