SOLID: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOLID?

Need another word that means the same as “solid”? Find 80 synonyms and 30 related words for “solid” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Solid” are: hearty, satisfying, square, substantial, strong, unanimous, whole, self-colored, self-coloured, upstanding, firm, hard, rigid, solidified, set, frozen, jellied, congealed, concrete, well built, well constructed, sound, sturdy, stout, durable, stable, pure, unalloyed, unmixed, unadulterated, genuine, complete, continuous, uninterrupted, unbroken, unremitting, incessant, constant, consecutive, undivided, united, uniform, consistent, well founded, well grounded, valid, reasonable, logical, weighty, authoritative, convincing, cogent, plausible, credible, reliable, dependable, unshakeable, trustworthy, steadfast, unfailing, staunch, unwavering, sensible, level-headed, decent, law-abiding, upright, worthy, secure, creditworthy, of good financial standing, in funds, able to pay its debts, solvent, in credit, not in debt, out of debt, in the black, solid state, solidness

Solid as a Noun

Definitions of "Solid" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “solid” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A three-dimensional shape.
• Food that is not liquid.
• Matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure.
• A substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid.
• The state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape.
• A body or geometric figure having three dimensions.

Synonyms of "Solid" as a noun (2 Words)

solid state	A three-dimensional shape.
solidness	The quality of being solid and reliable financially or factually or morally. The solidness of her faith gave her enduring hope.

Usage Examples of "Solid" as a noun

• She drinks only milk and rarely eats solids.

Solid as an Adjective

Definitions of "Solid" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “solid” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks.
• Acting together as a single undiversified whole.
• Financially sound.
• Of one substance or character throughout.
• Concerned with objects having three dimensions.
• (of a line or surface) without spaces; unbroken.
• Of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial.
• Of good quality and condition; solidly built.
• (of typesetting) without extra space between the lines of characters.
• Not soft or yielding to pressure.
• Meriting respect or esteem.
• Impenetrable for the eye.
• Of the same color throughout.
• Of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous.
• Consisting of the same substance throughout.
• Dependable; reliable.
• Not hollow or containing spaces or gaps.
• (of time) uninterrupted; continuous.
• Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
• Unanimous or undivided.
• Sound but without any special qualities or flair.
• Having three dimensions.
• Entirely of one substance with no holes inside.
• On good terms with.
• Strongly built or made of strong materials; not flimsy or slender.
• Severe; unfair.
• Characterized by good substantial quality.
• Providing abundant nourishment.

Synonyms of "Solid" as an adjective (78 Words)

able to pay its debts	Having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.
authoritative	Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable. An authoritative source.
cogent	(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. A cogent argument.
complete	Perfect and complete in every respect having all necessary qualities. A complete wardrobe.
concrete	(of a noun) denoting a material object as opposed to an abstract quality, state, or action. I haven t got any concrete proof.
congealed	Congealed into jelly solidified by cooling. A lump of congealed moussaka.
consecutive	In unbroken or logical sequence. A consecutive clause.
consistent	In agreement or consistent or reliable. The mixtures are of consistent quality.
constant	Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing. A man constant in adherence to his ideals.
continuous	(of a function) of which the graph is a smooth unbroken curve, i.e. one such that as the value of x approaches any given value a, the value of f(x) approaches that of f(a) as a limit. A continuous row of warehouses.
convincing	(of a victory or a winner) leaving no margin of doubt; clear. Wales cruised to a convincing win over Ireland.
credible	Capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful. Few people found his story credible.
creditworthy	(of a person or company) considered suitable to receive credit, especially because of being reliable in paying money back in the past.
decent	Decently clothed. That s awfully decent of you.
dependable	Financially safe. A dependable worker.
durable	Capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay. A durable peace can be achieved.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. No building can stand without firm foundations.
frozen	Incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. Frozen foods.
genuine	Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something G K Chesterton. A genuine dilemma.
hard	Unfortunate or hard to bear. It s been a long hard winter.
hearty	Without reservation. He expressed his hearty agreement.
in credit	Directed or bound inward.
in funds	Currently fashionable.
in the black	Holding office.
incessant	Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing. The incessant beat of the music.
jellied	(of food) set as or in a jelly. Jellied cranberry sauce.
law-abiding	Adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs.
level-headed	Exercising or showing good judgment.
logical	Marked by an orderly logical and aesthetically consistent relation of parts. Rain was a logical expectation given the time of year.
not in debt	Currently fashionable.
of good financial standing	Appealing to the mind.
out of debt	Out of power; especially having been unsuccessful in an election.
plausible	Apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing. It seems plausible that one of two things may happen.
pure	Of color being chromatically pure not diluted with white or grey or black. Pure primary colors.
reasonable	(of a price or product) not too expensive. A restaurant serving excellent food at reasonable prices.
reliable	Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief. A reliable source of information.
rigid	Incapable of compromise or flexibility. A face rigid with pain.
satisfying	Providing freedom from worry. These are very satisfying books.
secure	Financially sound. Check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure.
self-colored	Of the same color throughout.
self-coloured	Of the same color throughout.
sensible	(of a person) possessing or displaying prudence. A sensible choice.
set	Set down according to a plan. His bearded face already has a set hollow look.
solidified	Changed into a solid mass.
solvent	Able to dissolve other substances. Interest rate rises have very severe effects on normally solvent companies.
sound	Vigorous or severe. The wall is sound.
square	Having an outline resembling two corners of a square. He was short and square.
stable	Not likely to change or fail; firmly established. Stable prices.
staunch	(of a ship) watertight. A staunch defender of free speech.
steadfast	Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Steadfast resolve.
stout	Dependable. Billy had armed himself with a stout stick.
strong	Having a strong physiological or chemical effect. He was a man of strong though unconventional religious beliefs.
sturdy	Substantially made or constructed. Sturdy steel shelves.
substantial	Concerning the essentials of something. Ate a substantial breakfast.
trustworthy	Worthy of trust or belief. Trustworthy public servants.
unadulterated	Not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute. Unadulterated maple syrup.
unalloyed	(chiefly of emotions) complete and unreserved. Unalloyed metal.
unanimous	(of two or more people) fully in agreement. The doctors were unanimous in their diagnoses.
unbroken	(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded. Unbroken promises.
undivided	Not separated into parts or shares constituting an undivided unit. Presented an undivided front.
unfailing	Not liable to failure. An unfailing test.
uniform	Denoting a garment forming part of a person s uniform. Black uniform jackets.
uninterrupted	(of a view) unobstructed. The window gives an uninterrupted view of the mountains.
united	Joined together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings. Women acting together in a united way.
unmixed	Not constituting a compound. Bold unmixed colours.
unremitting	Never relaxing or slackening; incessant. Unremitting drizzle.
unshakeable	Without flaws or loopholes. An unshakeable alibi.
unwavering	Not wavering; steady or resolute. She fixed him with an unwavering stare.
upright	Upright in position or posture. He sat bolt upright.
upstanding	Standing up; erect. Upstanding feathered plumes.
valid	(of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. A valid inference.
weighty	Powerfully persuasive. Weighty problems.
well built	Resulting favorably.
well constructed	Resulting favorably.
well founded	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.
well grounded	Resulting favorably.
whole	Acting together as a single undiversified whole. Puddings made with whole milk.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. Generous donations to worthy causes.

Usage Examples of "Solid" as an adjective

• They'll be solid on him for that mistake.
• Solid fuels.
• It poured for two hours solid.
• He thought he could put himself in solid with you by criticizing her.
• They received solid support from their teammates.
• The shops were packed solid.
• Based on solid facts.
• A solid mass of flowers.
• The rest of the acting is solid.
• Solid silver cutlery.
• A solid block of wood.
• The defence is solid.
• Solid color.
• The stream was frozen solid.
• A solid base hit.
• Work of solid scholarship.
• The bank is solid and will survive this attack.
• A solid door with good, secure locks.
• Solid comfort.
• A solid line across the page.
• Good solid food.
• Ice is water in the solid state.
• There is solid evidence of lower inflation.
• A solid voting bloc.
• Carved out of solid rock.
• Solid sheets of water.
• Solid ground.
• A sculpture made out of solid rock.
• Solid gold.
• A solid foundation.
• A solid figure with six plane faces.
• Solid geometry.
• A cube is a solid figure with six sides.
• The solid outline encloses the area within which we measured.
• Solid blackness.

Associations of "Solid" (30 Words)

asperity	Harshness of manner. He pointed this out with some asperity.
athletic	Relating to athletes or athletics. An athletic build.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. You must stand firm.
formalism	(in the theatre) a symbolic and stylized manner of production. There is a formalism which expresses the idea of superposition.
hard	Causing great damage or hardship. Took a hard look.
hardness	A quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering. People complained about the hardness of the chairs.
hidebound	Stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded. They are working to change hidebound corporate cultures.
immobile	Securely fixed in place. She sat immobile for a long time.
inelasticity	The lack of elasticity.
inflexible	Resistant to being bent. Once she had made up her mind she was inflexible.
obduracy	Resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible.
prim	Dress primly. She primmed her lips after every bite of food.
resolute	Characterized by quickness and firmness. Stood resolute against the enemy.
resolved	Firmly determined to do something. Constance was resolved not to cry.
rigid	Incapable of compromise or flexibility. Beatrice was rigid with terror.
rigidness	The physical property of being stiff and resisting bending.
rigor	The quality of being valid and rigorous. The rigors of boot camp.
rigour	The quality of being extremely thorough and careful. The full rigour of the law.
severity	Extreme plainness. She stared at me with mock severity.
solidity	The quality or state of being firm or strong in structure. The solidity of the evidence worked in his favor.
stiff	In a stiff manner. Several workers were stiffed out of their pay.
stiffness	The inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment. There is none of the stiffness of formal restaurants.
strictly	With no exceptions; completely or absolutely. To be strictly accurate there are two Wolvertons.
stringent	Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures. Stringent safety measures.
unbending	Reserved, formal, or strict in one’s behaviour or attitudes; austere and inflexible. An unbending will to dominate.
uncompromising	Not making concessions. His uncompromising stance on the issue.
unmoving	Not moving; still. Claudia sat unmoving behind her desk.
unwavering	Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. Unwavering loyalty.
unyielding	Stubbornly unyielding. His unyielding faith.
wiry	Of or relating to wire. His wiry black hair.