Synonyms for staid
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : steyd |
| Phonetic Transcription : steɪd |
Top 10 synonyms for staid Other synonyms for the word staid
Définition of staid
Origin :- 1540s, "fixed, permanent," adjectival use of stayed, past participle of stay (v.). Meaning "sober, sedate" first recorded 1550s.
- adj restrained, set
- 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
Antonyms for staid
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