solidness
- noun
- /ˈsɒlɪdnəs/
:
solidez
- He admired the solidness of the granite countertop, appreciating its durability and strength.
Examples
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As I studied the sherd, I commented to Yeatts on its luster, its solidness.
Academic text (2007) -
The feel, the solidness, it just is perfect.
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She put her arms around him and closed her eyes, feeling the solidness of his back, crying.
Fiction book (1996) -
The the kind of solidness and really cohesiveness of his composition.
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She briefly leaned against the animal's flanks, taking advantage of its solidness, then looked up at her sister.
Fiction book (1994) -
It is absolutely gorgeous to see, and in your hand, it has the reassuring solidness of a product that's built to last.
Blog text (27) -
The solidness of the building's structure ensured it could withstand the strongest storms.
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When comparing the two options, I preferred the solidness of the wooden table over the flimsy plastic one.
Synonyms
169
1.1
How well a thing resists force without breaking
26
3.6
How thick and firm a liquid or mixture is
5
4.8
How difficult it is to scratch or dent a material
3
2.4
Being solid and not easily moved when pressed
3
6.0
Not able to bend or change shape easily
3
4.0
A state of being hard and not hollow, like thick ice or metal
1
3.5
Being firm in your beliefs and not easily changed by others
Stiffness that makes something hard to bend
The thickness and firmness of a soft substance like batter or clay
Antonyms
How Solid
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Solidness comes from the old Latin word solidus, which means 'firm' or 'whole', and it shares the same root as solid and solidify. So think of a rock or a bar of chocolate that keeps its shape; that firmness is the 'solidness' we use for physical strength.