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/
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 never cracks a smile, even at the office party.
She STAYED so long, she's staid and settled!
His staid approach has made him top grade!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
stay (to remain, be steady) + -ed (past participle suffix that became an adjective)
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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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