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solidlyIn a firm, stable, or reliable manner; thoroughly and dependably. Can refer to physical stability or metaphorical strength such as support or performance.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a firm, stable, or reliable manner; thoroughly and dependably. Can refer to physical stability or metaphorical strength such as support or performance.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːlɪdli/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's cake was solidly booked by neighbors before she even finished baking it.
  • The team is solidly committed to winning the championship this year.
  • He slept solidly through the thunderstorm and his roommate's karaoke session.

solidly

ADVERB

[/ˈsɑːlɪdli/]

In a firm, stable, or reliable manner; thoroughly and dependably. Can refer to physical stability or metaphorical strength such as support or performance.

In a firm, stable, or reliable manner; thoroughly and dependably. Can refer to physical stability or metaphorical strength such as support or performance.
💡 Concept

In a firm, stable, or reliable manner; thoroughly and dependably. Can refer to physical stability or metaphorical strength such as support or performance.

Working solidly though looking oddly, crafting with purpose godly!
🎵 Rhyme

Working solidly though looking oddly, crafting with purpose godly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɑːlɪdli/

🌳Etymology

Rootsolid
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'solidus' meaning firm or whole, with the English adverb suffix '-ly' added to form 'solidly'. The Latin root gave us the idea of something being thoroughly firm or stable.

Breakdown

solid (from Latin 'solidus' meaning firm/whole) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner')

🎵Rhyme

oddlybodilygodly

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's cake was solidly booked by neighbors before she even finished baking it.

The team is solidly committed to winning the championship this year.

😄 Fun example

He slept solidly through the thunderstorm and his roommate's karaoke session.

The bridge was solidly engineered to withstand earthquakes.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

firmlysecurelyreliablysteadilyrobustly

Antonyms

shakilyweakly

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