adj
staid
Staid (adj) means not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.
adj
1
Not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.
2
Always fixed in the same location; stationary.
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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 not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.
What are the different meanings of staid?
"staid" has 2 main meanings: 1. Not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober; 2. Always fixed in the same location; stationary.