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Definition of solidly in English: solidlyadverb ˈsɒlɪdliˈsɑlədli 1In a firm or secure manner. a kick that connected solidly with Jonny's stomach the songs are solidly rooted in traditional structures Example sentencesExamples - Are railings, especially those around stairs, solidly fastened?
- The downstairs fireplace rests solidly upon two concrete platform projections.
- The cylinder is now solidly locked against any further rotation and can only move forward.
- Installation took less than 30 seconds and attached solidly and firmly to the socket.
- The centrifugal force that keeps the main rotor blades solidly rigid at 90 degrees to the hub will decay rapidly.
- 1.1 In a way that is physically strong.
the castle is solidly constructed out of black basalt he wasn't fat, but he was solidly built Example sentencesExamples - This sculptor's solidly muscular figures belong to the present, while embodying legacies that stretch deep into the past.
- His tall frame was solidly fit for the rigors of special ops missions.
- Jose was a solidly strong and clever man with big brown eyes and curly dark hair.
- At 195 pounds, he was a solidly rugged player.
- Pigs are a bit larger and more solidly put together.
- 1.2 In a thorough manner.
solidly researched news stories reasonable, solidly based standards Example sentencesExamples - Durably built and solidly tested, these aerators are designed to provide reliable performance for all aeration practices.
- They were most of the time well thought over and solidly analyzed.
- Success was due in part to a solidly managed mail list from the Reform Party.
- I am satisfied that Ernst and Young is working solidly on this process.
- The war reparation issue is the most complex and solidly formulated on an international legitimacy status.
2Without any spaces or gaps. books were packed solidly on to the shelves Example sentencesExamples - The collar joint may be solidly filled with mortar or grout, or partially filled with mortar.
- The glacier, whose great depths, maybe a kilometer or more to bedrock, would indeed be frozen and solidly compacted.
- Plant in this a good stout post, and see that the earth is packed solidly around the post, so that it will stand firm and immovable.
- Many curious objects and figures may be carved out of solidly packed balls of snow.
- All the air voids that were previously present in the soil mass are now replaced by solidly packed soil.
- 2.1 Without interruption; continuously.
it rained solidly for four hours I was laughing solidly for most of the half-hour Example sentencesExamples - There is a cast of 20 who have been working solidly for the last two weeks.
- Last night, it barked solidly for three hours.
- Been in a meeting with a bloke who talked solidly for two hours practically without taking a breath.
- The phones have been ringing solidly for three days.
- I cried solidly for weeks and struggled to understand why she had died.
- 2.2 In a unanimous or undivided manner.
the workers were solidly united as submodifier a solidly Republican state Example sentencesExamples - The corporate elite there is solidly behind the Indo-Pakistan peace process.
- They made a pathetic declaration and promise to cooperate solidly and amicably with the new administration.
- In the northwestern part of the city, a solidly working-class area, people are concerned about the outcome of the election.
- The strike was solidly supported by thousands of drivers, signallers, and maintenance staff.
- Since the Republicans now solidly control the legislature, they hold the winning hand.
3In a dependable or reliable manner. the company had performed solidly in difficult times Example sentencesExamples - His sympathies were solidly with the backward classes.
- These anthologies from the 1940s were solidly devoted to strange tales, more often than not ghost stories, from the pens of non-genre writers.
- He remained solidly loyal to the Anglican Church throughout his career.
- Despite his rooftop vantage point, he remains solidly earthbound.
- The businessman in him remains solidly focused on the bottom line.
- 3.1 In a sound or consistent manner but without any special qualities or flair.
Fleetwood batted solidly if unspectacularly as submodifier it's a solidly entertaining movie, nothing more Example sentencesExamples - Most satisfying is that he is playing solidly on both offense and defense.
- Had the movie concentrated more on the music, it might have been a solidly enjoyable example of light entertainment.
- Simes pitched solidly, but errors hurt his cause.
- With each character's introduction, the film ups the ante on the promise of a good yarn solidly told.
- He expressed confidence that the team will perform solidly enough to finish in the top 12.
Definition of solidly in US English: solidlyadverbˈsälədlēˈsɑlədli 1In a firm or secure manner. a kick that connected solidly with Jonny's stomach the songs are solidly rooted in traditional structures Example sentencesExamples - The downstairs fireplace rests solidly upon two concrete platform projections.
- The cylinder is now solidly locked against any further rotation and can only move forward.
- Installation took less than 30 seconds and attached solidly and firmly to the socket.
- Are railings, especially those around stairs, solidly fastened?
- The centrifugal force that keeps the main rotor blades solidly rigid at 90 degrees to the hub will decay rapidly.
- 1.1 In a way that is physically strong.
the castle is solidly constructed out of black basalt he wasn't fat, but he was solidly built Example sentencesExamples - At 195 pounds, he was a solidly rugged player.
- This sculptor's solidly muscular figures belong to the present, while embodying legacies that stretch deep into the past.
- Pigs are a bit larger and more solidly put together.
- Jose was a solidly strong and clever man with big brown eyes and curly dark hair.
- His tall frame was solidly fit for the rigors of special ops missions.
- 1.2 In a thorough manner.
solidly researched news stories reasonable, solidly based standards Example sentencesExamples - Success was due in part to a solidly managed mail list from the Reform Party.
- Durably built and solidly tested, these aerators are designed to provide reliable performance for all aeration practices.
- I am satisfied that Ernst and Young is working solidly on this process.
- The war reparation issue is the most complex and solidly formulated on an international legitimacy status.
- They were most of the time well thought over and solidly analyzed.
2Without any spaces or gaps. books were packed solidly onto the shelves Example sentencesExamples - The glacier, whose great depths, maybe a kilometer or more to bedrock, would indeed be frozen and solidly compacted.
- The collar joint may be solidly filled with mortar or grout, or partially filled with mortar.
- All the air voids that were previously present in the soil mass are now replaced by solidly packed soil.
- Many curious objects and figures may be carved out of solidly packed balls of snow.
- Plant in this a good stout post, and see that the earth is packed solidly around the post, so that it will stand firm and immovable.
- 2.1 Without interruption; continuously.
it rained solidly for four hours I was laughing solidly for most of the half-hour Example sentencesExamples - The phones have been ringing solidly for three days.
- There is a cast of 20 who have been working solidly for the last two weeks.
- I cried solidly for weeks and struggled to understand why she had died.
- Last night, it barked solidly for three hours.
- Been in a meeting with a bloke who talked solidly for two hours practically without taking a breath.
- 2.2 In a unanimous or undivided manner.
the workers were solidly united as submodifier a solidly Republican state Example sentencesExamples - They made a pathetic declaration and promise to cooperate solidly and amicably with the new administration.
- The strike was solidly supported by thousands of drivers, signallers, and maintenance staff.
- Since the Republicans now solidly control the legislature, they hold the winning hand.
- In the northwestern part of the city, a solidly working-class area, people are concerned about the outcome of the election.
- The corporate elite there is solidly behind the Indo-Pakistan peace process.
3In a dependable or reliable manner. the company had performed solidly in difficult times Example sentencesExamples - Despite his rooftop vantage point, he remains solidly earthbound.
- The businessman in him remains solidly focused on the bottom line.
- He remained solidly loyal to the Anglican Church throughout his career.
- His sympathies were solidly with the backward classes.
- These anthologies from the 1940s were solidly devoted to strange tales, more often than not ghost stories, from the pens of non-genre writers.
- 3.1 In a sound or consistent manner but without any special qualities or flair.
Fleetwood batted solidly if unspectacularly as submodifier it's a solidly entertaining movie, nothing more Example sentencesExamples - He expressed confidence that the team will perform solidly enough to finish in the top 12.
- Had the movie concentrated more on the music, it might have been a solidly enjoyable example of light entertainment.
- With each character's introduction, the film ups the ante on the promise of a good yarn solidly told.
- Simes pitched solidly, but errors hurt his cause.
- Most satisfying is that he is playing solidly on both offense and defense.
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