staid — sedate, respectable, and unadventurous; steady and settled in character or habits
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sedate, respectable, and unadventurous; steady and settled in character or habits
Pronunciation (IPA): /steɪd/
Korean meaning: 침착하고 점잖은, 모험을 피하는; 성격이나 습관이 안정된
Korean pronunciation: **스테**이드
Example Sentences
- The professor's staid lecture style put half the students to sleep.
- She found the staid dinner party incredibly boring compared to her usual Friday nights.
- The company's staid image needed a complete makeover to attract younger customers.
staid
ADJECTIVE//steɪd//
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous; steady and settled in character or habits
The staid librarian maintains her traditional methods despite modern suggestions
She STAYED so long, she's staid and settled!
His staid approach has made him top grade!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the past participle of 'stay,' originally meaning 'remained in place.' The word evolved from describing physical stillness to describing a person's steady, serious character.
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📝Examples
“The professor's staid lecture style put half the students to sleep.”
“She found the staid dinner party incredibly boring compared to her usual Friday nights.”
“The company's staid image needed a complete makeover to attract younger customers.”
“His staid appearance hid a surprisingly adventurous spirit.”
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