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Definition of staid

staid

/steɪd/
staid
Adverb:staidly
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• adjective

1

Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous in character, demeanor, or appearance, often to the point of seeming overly conventional or dull.

Example

"The law firm was known for its staid corporate culture and strict dress code."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'staid' with its homophone 'stayed', which is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'stay'. Furthermore, while 'staid' can mean respectably calm and composed, it frequently carries a mildly disapproving connotation of being overly conventional, unadventurous, or dull.

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• Nearby Words

stagnate
stagnation
stagy
staid
staidness
stain
stainable

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the mid-16th century as an archaic past participle of the verb 'stay', from Old French 'estai', ultimately meaning 'fixed', 'settled', or 'restrained'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Staid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/staid
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