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Meanings of stolid in English

Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited.

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        Usage of stolid in English
        1
        The others stared at her with the stolid dignity of their race.
        The Californians
        2
        Even the usually stolid Indians went about seeking the little white boy.
        Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's
        3
        But the stolid driver went calmly on without taking the slightest notice.
        Molly Brown's Senior Days
        4
        The Superintendent, left alone at the table, rang for the stolid maid.
        The Island of Faith
        5
        He has never trained himself in nerve-control, being so stolid and self-reliant.
        Now It Can Be Told
        6
        He added, in his stolid way, that he had another idea, too.
        Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer
        7
        The stolid soldier close beside them heard it, and his eye twinkled.
        For the Term of His Natural Life
        8
        But even the stolid Major Vandemeer fumbled as he undid the snaps.
        Jem
        9
        The stolid country lout of a sentry views all new-comers with suspicion.
        On the Heels of De Wet
        10
        She paused to think that through while Drakon waited with stolid patience.
        Imperfect Sword
        11
        The shock had been almost too much even for her stolid nerves.
        The Mucker
        12
        But the stolid Dutchmen were not going to have any such farce.
        This Country of Ours
        13
        Behind the stolid stare of the other, Painter noted a glassy-eyed fatigue.
        Map of bones
        14
        The cabman sat, silent and stolid, on the box, waiting for events.
        Blind Love
        15
        How stolid they were and how matter of fact and how sensible.
        Dust
        16
        Werner turned anxious eyes on his two stolid friends for moral support.
        The Return of Blue Pete
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