staid
gb/stˈeɪd/ us/stˈeɪd/
C1
Inglés
~ 8100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
C1
property
1
serious, conventional, and not exciting
Very serious and quiet, in a way that can seem boring or too careful and traditional.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is [staid]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "staid" with "stayed" because they sound the same. "Staid" is an adjective meaning serious and dull, while "stayed" is the past tense of "stay". Another mistake is to use "staid" for any serious situation; it specifically suggests seriousness that feels old‑fashioned or not fun, not just professional or formal seriousness.
Sinónimos
sedate (Similar sense of calm seriousness, but can sound slightly more positive and less judgmental than staid.)
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conventional (Focuses more on following usual rules and customs; not always as strongly associated with dullness as staid.)
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proper (Suggests correct or socially acceptable behavior; staid often adds an extra feel of being dull or too serious.)
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sober (Can mean serious in manner; staid more strongly implies being dull or lacking fun.)
Antónimos
lively (Emphasizes energy and excitement, which a staid person or place lacks.)
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flashy (Suggests showy and attention‑seeking, the opposite of the quiet, restrained quality of staid.)
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uninhibited (Describes people who act freely without self‑control; staid people are very controlled and careful.)
Colocaciones
staid image
|staid reputation
|staid institution
|staid manner
|staid middle-class life
|staid atmosphere
Temas
personality
|behavior
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company is trying to modernize its staid image to appeal to younger customers.
- He came from a staid, middle‑class family that frowned on taking risks.
- The once staid newspaper has become surprisingly bold in its reporting.
- They chose a staid navy suit for the interview instead of something more fashionable.
- The hotel’s lobby felt too staid for a beach resort, with dark wood and heavy curtains.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Her parents are very staid and do not like loud parties.
- The restaurant is nice but a little staid; nothing there feels new or exciting.
- He wears staid clothes and never tries new styles.
- The museum used to be staid, but now it has fun events for young people.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
staid
AFI
GB/stˈeɪd/
US/stˈeɪd/
Sílabas y acento
staid (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (staid)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: staid
Familia de palabras
Advanced or less common
staidly
adverb
staidness
noun
Expresiones
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