Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɒlɪdnəs/
KK: /ˈsɑlɪdnəs/
Definition
The quality of being firm and stable, not liquid or hollow.
Example
The solidness of the table made it very sturdy and reliable.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about the solidness of the ground we walk on?

Not really, but it’s interesting to think about how stable it is.

Yeah, without that solidness, everything would feel so different.

Exactly! It’s something we often take for granted.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stability
firmness
strength
Antonyms
fragility
weakness
instability
Root Explanation
Solidness → It is formed from "solid" (from Latin "solidus", meaning whole or firm) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "solidness" refers to the quality of being solid or firm.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'solid' meaning firm or whole, and remember that 'solidness' describes the quality of being solid.
Visually Confused Words
stolidness
unsolidness
oldness
sordidness
shoaliness
voidness
soleness
slimness