solidly

adverb

sol·​id·​ly

: so as to have or give an effect of solidity: such as

a(1)

: strongly, firmly

solidly constructed furniture

(2)

: securely

set solidly on its base

b

: on soundly logical or reasonable grounds

the result may be solidly inferred

c

archaic : seriously, intensively

d

: without reservation : wholly, unanimously

solidly behind the move

voted the precinct solidly for the party candidate

Word History

Etymology

solid entry 1 + -ly

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Rhymes for solidly

• stolidly