adj
staid
Staid (adj) means Calm, serious, and unlikely to do anything sudden or exciting.
adj
1
Calm, serious, and unlikely to do anything sudden or exciting.
"I was just thinking that it's sure been a long time since you've pulled one of your great practical jokes. You've gotten downright boring lately, Cody. Staid, even."
— Gina Ferris Wilkins (1996)
2
Staying in one place; not moving.
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Etymology
From an obsolete spelling of stayed, the past participle of stay, used as an adjective.
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What is the meaning of staid?
"staid" (adj) means calm, serious, and unlikely to do anything sudden or exciting.
What is another word for staid?
Other words for "staid" include sedate.
What is the opposite of staid?
Opposites of "staid" include wild, unpredictable, flighty, erratic, volatile.
What are the different meanings of staid?
"staid" has 2 main meanings: 1. Calm, serious, and unlikely to do anything sudden or exciting; 2. Staying in one place; not moving.
