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
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His staid approach has made him top grade!
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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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“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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