staid
adjective | /staid/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint
staid
adjective | /staid/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint
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Synonyms
sedatesoberrespectableserioussteadyconventional
Antonyms
frivolousplayfulflippantjauntyunconventional
Examples
"The staid committee preferred conservative proposals to flashy ideas."
"Her staid wardrobe reflected the company's conservative culture."
Mnemonic Trick
STAID → STAY + AID: stay calm — steady and sober in manner.
Etymology
From Old English stedefæst “steadfast.”
Conveys sober, sedate, or proper behavior.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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