adverb
solidly
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
Word Forms
more solidly comparative, most solidly superlative
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Etymology
Built from solid plus -ly.