About The Word Staid
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Staid
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What's The Definition Of Staid?
[adj] characterized by dignity and propriety
Synonyms | Synonyms for Staid: decorous | sedate Related Terms | Find terms related to Staid: See Also | Staid In Webster's Dictionary \Staid\, a. [From {Stay} to stop.]
Sober; grave; steady; sedate; composed; regular; not wild,
volatile, or fanciful. ``Sober and staid persons.''
--Addison.
O'erlaid with black, staid Wisdom's hue. --Milton.
Syn: Sober; grave; steady; steadfast; composed; regular;
sedate.
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