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

At the end of two months he—even he—was forced to admit that they listened with stolidness, with apathy.

From Youth Challenges by Kelland, Clarence Budington

He had been greatly agitated, but his wonted stolidness was returning now.

From Tom Slade Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer by Owen, R. Emmett (Robert Emmett)

"Amen," answered the company, and then there was a buzz of secular talk, general rapture being expressed at the stolidness of Ezekiel's demeanor.

From Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People by Zangwill, Israel