adverb Uncommon

solidly

Solidly (adverb) means in a firm, sturdy, or dependable way. Example: “The house was solidly built to withstand storms.”

adverb

In a firm, sturdy, or dependable way.

"The house was solidly built to withstand storms."

"She solidly outperformed every other candidate."

How to Use Solidly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFirmly, sturdily, or reliably — used both for physical strength and for consistent good performance.

Common pairings

solidly built solidly ahead

Word Forms

more solidly comparative, most solidly superlative

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The house was _____ built to withstand storms.

Etymology

Built from solid plus -ly.

Rhymes for solidly

idly rapidly vividly candidly stupidly morbidly splendidly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “solidly” mean?

The word “solidly” means in a firm, sturdy, or dependable way. In plain terms, firmly, sturdily, or reliably — used both for physical strength and for consistent good performance.

How do you use “solidly” in a sentence?

Here is “solidly” used in a sentence: “The house was solidly built to withstand storms.”

What part of speech is “solidly”?

“Solidly” is an adverb.

Is “solidly” a common word?

“Solidly” is an uncommon word in modern English.