solid meaning and definition

SOLID noun

Definition of solid (noun)

1. matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
2. 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
   • synonyms: solid state, solidness
3. a three-dimensional shape

SOLID adjective

Definition of solid (adjective)

1. characterized by good substantial quality
   • "solid comfort"; "a solid base hit"
2. of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
   • "ice is water in the solid state"
   • antonym: liquid
3. entirely of one substance with no holes inside
   • "a solid block of wood"
   • antonym: hollow
4. of one substance or character throughout
   • "solid gold"; "carved out of solid rock"
5. uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
   • "a solid line across the page"; "solid sheets of water"
6. providing abundant nourishment
   • "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day"
   • synonyms: hearty, satisfying, square, substantial
7. of good quality and condition; solidly built
   • "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings"
   • synonyms: strong, substantial
8. not soft or yielding to pressure
   • "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground"
   • synonyms: firm
9. having three dimensions
   • "a solid object"
10. impenetrable for the eye
    • "solid blackness"
11. financially sound
    • "the bank is solid and will survive this attack"
12. of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
    • "work of solid scholarship"; "based on solid facts"
13. meriting respect or esteem
    • "an upstanding member of the community"
    • synonyms: upstanding
14. of the same color throughout
    • "solid color"
    • synonyms: self-colored, self-coloured
15. acting together as a single undiversified whole
    • "a solid voting bloc"
    • synonyms: unanimous, whole