stolidness

Example Sentences

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It's Hepburn as Linda, Julia's aimless sister, the black sheep of the family, who perfectly comprehends Johnny's aversion to business, security and stolidness, his aversion to America itself.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2013

She got so she received all things with the stolidness of the earth which soaks up urine and perfume with the same indifference.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

Tom’s customary stolidness disappeared in the face of this great mirthful drive and he sat on the edge of the hatch, his white jacket conspicuous by contrast, and smiled broadly.

From Tom Slade on a Transport by Clarity, Thomas

The lad looked at Mr. Heatherbloom as he shouted; that gentleman returned his gaze with unflinching stolidness.

From A Man and His Money by Isham, Frederic Stewart

With brutish stolidness I plodded ever on, almost like a walking machine, sometimes nodding in sleep while I helped the dogs, or manouvred the sledge over an ice-ridge, pushing or pulling.

From The Purple Cloud by Shiel, M. P. (Matthew Phipps)