of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous; ice is water in the solid state'

entirely of one substance with no holes inside; a solid block of wood'

matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

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

[ Syn: solidness , solid state ]

a three-dimensional shape

characterized by good substantial quality; solid comfort; a solid base hit'

impenetrable for the eye; solid blackness'

financially sound; the bank is solid and will survive this attack'

of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial; work of solid scholarship; based on solid facts'

meriting respect or esteem; an upstanding member of the community

[ Syn: upstanding ]

of the same color throughout; solid color

[ Syn: self-colored , self-coloured ]

acting together as a single undiversified whole; a solid voting bloc

[ Syn: unanimous , whole ]

of one substance or character throughout; solid gold; carved out of solid rock'

uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks; a solid line across the page; solid sheets of water'

providing abundant nourishment; a hearty meal; good solid food; ate a substantial breakfast; four square meals a day

[ Syn: hearty , satisfying , square , substantial ]

of good quality and condition; solidly built; a solid foundation; several substantial timber buildings

[ Syn: strong , substantial ]

not soft or yielding to pressure; a firm mattress; the snow was firm underfoot; solid ground

[ Syn: firm ]

having three dimensions; a solid object'