adverb
Uncommon
solidly
Solidly (adverb) means In a firm, sturdy, or dependable way. Example: “The house was solidly built to withstand storms.”
adverb
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishFirmly, sturdily, or reliably — used both for physical strength and for consistent good performance.
Common pairings
solidly built
solidly ahead
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more solidly
- Superlative
- most solidly
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The house was _____ built to withstand storms.
Etymology
Built from solid plus -ly.
Rhymes for solidly
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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.
