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staid

adjective

/steɪd/

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

He came from a staid family background.

serious, sober, respectable, sedate

frivolous, adventurous, lively

staid manner, staid atmosphere, staid family, staid traditions

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its el...

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

Inclined to argue or fight.

Unclear, misty, or not easy to see; also vague or uncertain.