Solidly Meaning in English
word
ˈsɑɫədɫi
SAH-lid-lee
sˈɒlɪdli
SOL-id-lee
Definition
In a way that is firm, strong, or secure. It can also mean in a reliable, steady, or dependable manner.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used to describe stability (physically or metaphorically): 'solidly built', 'solidly supported', 'solidly behind'. It can refer to both literal strength and figurative reliability. Not commonly used in informal speech.
Spanish: sólidamentePortuguese (BR): solidamentePortuguese (PT): solidamenteChinese (Simplified): 牢固地 - 稳固地Chinese (Traditional): 牢固地 - 穩固地Hindi: मज़बूती सेArabic: بِثَبات - بقوةBengali: দৃঢ়ভাবে - মজবুতভাবেRussian: прочно - крепко - надёжноJapanese: しっかりと - 堅実にVietnamese: vững chắc - kiên cốKorean: 단단하게 - 확고하게Turkish: sağlam bir şekilde - güvenilir bir biçimdeUrdu: مضبوطی سے - پختگی سےIndonesian: dengan kokoh - dengan mantap
Example Sentences
The house was solidly built to withstand storms.
basic
Please make sure the shelves are solidly attached to the wall.
basic
He stood solidly in front of the door.
basic
Our team is solidly behind you—you’ve got our full support.
natural
The two companies are now solidly connected by partnership agreements.
natural
I’m solidly booked all afternoon, so I can’t meet until evening.
natural