solidly
Adverb
Meaning
In a solid manner; densely; compactly; firmly; truly.
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Examples
a solidly built house
the unions voted solidly for Roosevelt
A blockbuster or roller is a large piece, almost always done in a block-shaped style, done simply to cover a large area solidly with two contrasting colors, sometimes with the whole purpose of blocking other writers from painting on the same wall.
Actions after Midway The Battle of Midway solidly checked Japanese momentum, but the IJN was still a powerful force and capable of regaining the initiative.
At the busiest times of year the wait was several hours long. citation In winter, travel was possible over the ice only after the straits had solidly frozen.
Arizona’s 6th District was once solidly red, but the Cook Political Report, which rates congressional districts by competitiveness, has moved it from leans Republican to a toss-up.