Antonyms for staid

Grammar : Adj

Spell : steyd

Phonetic Transcription : steɪd

Definition of staid

Origin : 1540s, "fixed, permanent," adjectival use of stayed, past participle of stay (v.). Meaning "sober, sedate" first recorded 1550s.

adj restrained, set

Example sentences :

Kisses were rare in the staid little household to which she belonged.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

There are some compensations, after all, in the life of a staid old painter.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

I noted the tribute to the staid painter, and nodded approvingly.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

Jack Pugh staid behind, the Sterling being about to load for Ireland.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

I staid with them three weeks, doing nothing on account of the bruises I had received.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

But when she staid there, her evening was mostly spent at the schoolmaster's.
Extract from : « Heather and Snow » by George MacDonald

So Filbert staid, and was as happy as a bird in the one-eyed house.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 26, 1880 » by Various

"When I got pitched over that fence I staid there," said Joe.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 27, 1880 » by Various

He staid about there a few days, and made friends with every one.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 27, 1880 » by Various

How glad I am I staid at home last night and studied "Spartacus."
Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various

Synonyms for staid

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