Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

solidity

American  
[suh-lid-i-tee] / səˈlɪd ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the state, property, or quality of being solid.

  2. firmness and strength; substantialness.

    an argument with little solidity.

  3. strength of mind, character, finances, etc.

  4. Obsolete.  the amount of space occupied by a solid body; volume.


Other Word Forms

  • unsolidity noun

Etymology

Origin of solidity

1525–35; < Latin soliditās, equivalent to solid ( us ) solid + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s a world of fantasy, but as depicted in “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” it has a solidity and imaginative depth that makes it seem astonishingly real.

From Seattle Times

“The real issue is how much solidity” there is to the warming ties, said Shihoko Goto, deputy director of the Asia Program at the Wilson Center in Washington.

From New York Times

"I think we sent a signal of confidence that is strong and dual. It reflects both confidence in our anti-inflation strategy and confidence in the solidity of European and French banks," Villeroy said.

From Reuters

Their squads have frequently been top heavy with superstar attacking talent - but not enough solidity or balance.

From BBC

His small, perfect planes of color give his figures stasis and solidity — a regal hereness.

From New York Times