SOLID Synonyms: 288 Similar and Opposite Words

solid

adjective

ˈsä-ləd

Definition of solid

as in logical

based on sound reasoning or information the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached

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as in hard

having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now

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as in self

having or consisting of a single color both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches

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as in strong

not showing weakness or uncertainty some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character

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as in reliable

worthy of one's trust a solid source of information to reporters

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Recent Examples of solid Instead, Gruver steers people toward solid-wood accent tables, side chairs, and case goods such as dressers and buffets. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 But this solid core is nested inside a less singular package. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 The interceptor uses a three-stage solid-fuel propulsion system. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 The company reported solid second-quarter results on July 30. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid

Adjective

When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
For five of the Buss siblings, selling the remaining stake can be viewed as the logical conclusion of a process that began when the family surrendered control of the Lakers last year.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
That could make a huge difference in remote communities where fuel is hard to find and dependable electricity cannot be taken for granted.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of hard

Adjective

An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.

— Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.

— Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013

Definition of self

Adjective

His contact balance, patience, one-cut burst and reliable hands are quite appealing.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
As an alternative to Starlink, the Ukrainians have rushed to develop reliable drones equipped with AI, which offer a way to get around Russia’s counter-drone defenses.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

The service Service here is warm and deeply personal rather than stiff or overly formal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
That double-helix structure is the secret to the tusk’s remarkable stiffness and strength, with the flexible fibers and stiff mineral matrix enabling the tusk to withstand strong forces, like bending and twisting without cracking.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of stiff

Adjective

Similarly, Roderick Crooks has demonstrated that Ed Tech’s algorithmic systems are not race-neutral.

— Kaliris Salas-Ramirez, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026