About The Word Staidness
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Staidness Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Staidness?
[n] a trait of dignified seriousness
Synonyms | Synonyms for Staidness: sedateness | solemness | solemnity Related Terms | Find terms related to Staidness: See Also | earnestness | serious-mindedness | seriousness | sincerity Staidness In Webster's Dictionary \Staid"ness\, n.
The quality or state of being staid; seriousness; steadiness;
sedateness; regularity; -- the opposite of wildness, or
{levity}.
If sometimes he appears too gray, yet a secret
gracefulness of youth accompanies his writings, though
the staidness and sobriety of age wanting. --Dryden.
Syn: Sobriety; gravity; steadiness; regularity; constancy;
firmness; stability; sedateness.
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