Rock-solid
What it means
Extremely firm, dependable, or well supported.
Reach for it when giving emphatic confidence where evidence justifies it
The bridge rests on rock-solid foundations above the flood line.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
airtight
Fits when an argument leaves no apparent gap
Careful Airtight is unsuitable for people.
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warm
Fits when consistent trustworthiness is central
Careful Dependable is less emphatic.
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professional
Fits when performance survives demanding conditions
Careful Robust does not imply certainty.
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professional
Fits when resistance to unwanted change is measured
Careful Stable may still be mediocre.
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formal
sound
Fits when reasoning or construction is well founded
Careful Sound is quieter praise.
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literary
unshakeable
Fits when confidence or resolve cannot be disturbed
Careful Unshakeable is absolute.
Opposites 3
- shaky
- fragile
- unreliable
Common phrases 3
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rock-solid evidence
The claim needs rock-solid evidence before publication.
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rock-solid foundation
Trust provided a rock-solid foundation for the partnership.
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remain rock-solid
The repaired steps remained rock-solid all winter.
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