Definition of Staid

serious, boring, or old-fashioned

Examples of Staid in a sentence

In his business suit, my staid boyfriend looked out of place in the wild nightclub.  🔊

The teenage girl thought the nursing home party sounded staid.  🔊

Since my aunt is a nun, she always wears such a staid look on her face.  🔊

Larry prefers the staid life of a country gentleman.  🔊

Unlike my sister, I do not find science to be a staid subject that puts people to sleep.  🔊

My staid professor was not impressed when I told a joke about my missing assignment.  🔊

If you want a lively bar and grill, then you should avoid this staid establishment that is run by a religious couple.  🔊

Mike’s staid apartment is bare of furniture and completely lacking in color.  🔊

When people describe my boss, they describe him as a staid man who never smiles.  🔊

The elderly librarian dresses in a staid manner.  🔊

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