What does “staid” mean?
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adjectiveserious, old-fashioned and not adventurous
The once staid bank is trying to look modern.
Staid at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /steɪd/ · STAYD
How to use “staid” correctly
Usually a mild criticism. Sounds the same as “stayed” (past of “stay”).
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- sedate
- conservative
- stuffy
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- lively
- adventurous
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