stolid
/ˈstɒl.ɪd/
Group 30Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation GRE
Example in Context
The stolid manager absorbed every complaint without visible reaction, then methodically addressed each issue in the order it had been raised.
Synonyms
unemotionalimpassivestoic
Etymology
Dullness leading to a calm and emotionless demeanor.
- stolidus (Latin) — dull
Memory Aid
🪨Sounds like “sto-lid”
Imagine a rock named STOLID that never reacts, no matter how many times you poke it!
Visual Association
😐A statue standing in the middle of a bustling city, completely unfazed by the chaos around it.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “stolid” mean on the GRE?
stolid (adjective) means “Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation”. The stolid manager absorbed every complaint without visible reaction, then methodically addressed each issue in the order it had been raised.
How to remember “stolid” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “stolid” sounds like “sto-lid”. Imagine a rock named STOLID that never reacts, no matter how many times you poke it!
What are synonyms for “stolid”?
Common synonyms: unemotional, impassive, stoic.