Staid: meaning, definitions and examples
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staid
[ steษชd ]
personality trait
Staid describes someone who is serious, respectable, and often unadventurous. It can imply a lack of spontaneity or enthusiasm, suggesting a reserved or traditional demeanor. Individuals who are staid may adhere to established trends and norms rather than seeking novelty or excitement. This characteristic can be viewed positively as reliability, but might also carry a negative connotation of dullness or rigidity.
Synonyms
grave, sedate, serious, sober, unadventurous.
Examples of usage
- The staid professor rarely smiled during lectures.
- Despite the staid decor of the restaurant, the food was exceptional.
- His staid approach to life left little room for excitement.
- She preferred the company of staid individuals who valued tradition.
Translations
Translations of the word "staid" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sereno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช ruhig
๐ฎ๐ฉ tenang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะบัะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ spokojny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใใ (odayaka)
๐ซ๐ท calme
๐ช๐ธ sereno
๐น๐ท sakin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐจ๋ถํ (chabunhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฏุฆ (hadi)
๐จ๐ฟ pokojnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pokojnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅนณ้ (pรญngjรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ miren
๐ฎ๐ธ rรณlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแ (mshvidi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sakit
๐ฒ๐ฝ sereno
Etymology
The word 'staid' originates from the Middle English word 'stayed,' which means 'settled' or 'firmly established.' It is derived from the Old English term 'stวฃd,' meaning 'a place, position, or stability.' Over time, 'staid' evolved to describe not just physical stability but also the attributes associated with a person or attitude that is comfortable, composed, and resistant to change. The 16th century saw its usage become more refined, where it began to take on connotations of seriousness and a lack of frivolity. In literature, characters described as staid often serve as foils to more dynamic, adventurous protagonists, emphasizing the contrast between tradition and modernity.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,684, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17681 browse
- 17682 infliction
- 17683 loader
- 17684 staid
- 17685 bewilderment
- 17686 spongy
- 17687 lumbering
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