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STOLIDLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does stolidly mean?
• STOLIDLY (adverb)
The adverb STOLIDLY has 1 sense:
1. in a stolid manner
Familiarity information: STOLIDLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a stolid manner
Context example:
he said 'no' stolidly
Pertainym:
stolid (having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited)
Context examples
"I need the money to-day," Martin answered stolidly.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
Grey Beaver looked on stolidly while the white man wielded the whip.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
“Here is flint and steel,” said John stolidly.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Mate now more demoralised than either of men. His stronger nature seems to have worked inwardly against himself. Men are beyond fear, working stolidly and patiently, with minds made up to worst. They are Russian, he Roumanian.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
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