First Known Use: 1557
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1staid
adjective \ˈstād\
: serious, boring, or old-fashioned
Full Definition of STAID
— staid·ly adverb
— staid·ness noun
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Origin of STAID
from past participle of 3stay
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Synonym Discussion of STAID
serious, grave, solemn, sedate, staid, sober, earnest mean not light or frivolous. serious implies a concern for what really matters <a serious play about social injustice>. grave implies both seriousness and dignity in expression or attitude <read the proclamation in a grave voice>. solemn suggests an impressive gravity utterly free from levity <a sad and solemn occasion>. sedate implies a composed and decorous seriousness <remained sedate amid the commotion>. staid suggests a settled, accustomed sedateness and prim self-restraint <a quiet and staid community>. sober stresses seriousness of purpose and absence of levity or frivolity <a sober look at the state of our schools>. earnest suggests sincerity or often zealousness of purpose <an earnest reformer>.
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Definition of STAID
past and past participle of stay
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