solid
/ˈsɑ.lɪd/noun, adjective2 syllables
Solid means: of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous.
Synonyms for solid39
noun, as in the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
adjective, as in of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
adjective, as in providing abundant nourishment
adjective, as in of the same color throughout
adjective, as in of good quality and condition; solidly built
adjective, as in of one substance or character throughout
adjective, as in having length, breadth and thickness
adjective, as in meriting respect or esteem
adjective, as in characterized by good substantial quality
adjective, as in entirely of one substance with no holes inside
adjective, as in uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
adjective, as in impenetrable for the eye
adjective, as in financially dependable
adjective, as in of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
Opposites of solid
What does solid mean?18
adjective
of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous“ice is water in the solid state”
providing abundant nourishment“a hearty meal”
of the same color throughout“solid color”
of good quality and condition; solidly built“a solid foundation”
acting together as a single undiversified whole“a solid voting bloc”
of one substance or character throughout“solid gold”
not soft or yielding to pressure“a firm mattress”
having length, breadth and thickness“a cube is a solid figure with six sides”
meriting respect or esteem“an upstanding member of the community”
characterized by good substantial quality“solid comfort”
entirely of one substance with no holes inside“a solid block of wood”
uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks“a solid line across the page”
impenetrable for the eye“solid blackness”
financially dependable“the bank is solid and will survive this attack”
of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial“work of solid scholarship”
noun
the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Solid in a sentence
- They soaked that bread, solid as clay, in very old dregs of wine.jimkillock
- The five states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, plasma, and cat.shekitten
- You didn't win, but that was a solid attempt.megamanenm
- I seek advice from knowledgeable, inquisitive and solid people.AlanF_US
- A substance can be solid, gaseous, or liquid.Eccles17
- Before our baby could eat solid food, we fed her pap.SuperNerd9
- Quickset cement becomes solid quickly, but doesn’t cure as fast.mollydot
- Poop jokes aren't my favorite, but they're a solid number two.rul
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of solid
as a noun
- plural
- solids
as a adjective
- comparative
- solider
- superlative
- solidest