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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