What does STAID mean?

Staid

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definitions:

• sedate, respectable, and unadventurous (US: /steɪd/, UK: /steɪd/)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /steɪd/ (stayed)
• UK: /steɪd/ (stayed)

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "staid" originated from the Old Norse word "stathr," meaning "to stand still." It was first used in the 16th century to describe something that was firm or fixed in position, and later came to mean sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
• The word is commonly used in formal or serious contexts to describe a person or thing that is steady, dependable, and not given to wild behavior or change.

5. Synonyms:

• sensible
• serious
• sober
• conservative
• traditional

6. Related Words:

• adits
• ditas
• saids
• tsadi
• tsars

7. Example Sentences:

• She wore a staid, gray suit to the job interview.
• The staid businessman never took risks in his investments.
• The old library had a staid and serious atmosphere.