stolid
[stol-id]
adjective
not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.
Origin of stolid
First recorded in 1590–1600, stolid is from the Latin word stolidus inert, dull, stupid
Synonyms for stolid
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Related Words for stolidity
lethargy, coolness, stoicism, unresponsiveness, disinterest, dispassion, impassivity, dullness, unconcern, passiveness, stolidness, insensibility, listlessness, detachment, indifference, aloofness, coldness, disregard, lassitude, phlegmExamples from the Web for stolidity
Historical Examples of stolidity
His manner, however, made no impression on Timmins's stolidity.
Quaint CourtshipsVarious
He had learnt his virtue by observing Peggy, an Indian virtue at that—stolidity.
Murder PointConingsby Dawson
Her stolidity of manner and her logic, ponderous and irresistible, had their effect.
The Historical Nights' EntertainmentRafael Sabatini
A kind of English stolidity about them baffled him—ten of them remained ten.
The FreelandsJohn Galsworthy
In some fashion its silence and stolidity steadied her for her errand.
Actions and ReactionsRudyard Kipling
stolid
adjective
Word Origin for stolid
C17: from Latin stolidus dull; compare Latin stultus stupid; see still 1
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