stolid
stolid definition
stolid (stäl′id)
adjective
having or showing little or no emotion or sensitivity; unexcitable; impassive
Etymology: L stolidus, firm, slow, stupid: for IE base see still
Related Forms:
- stolidity sto·lid′·ity (stə lid′ə tē) noun or stolidness stol′·id·ness
- stolidly stol′·idly adverb
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