staid
gb/stˈeɪd/ us/stˈeɪd/
C1
Engelsk
~ 8100
Betydninger
0 betydninger
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.
Bruksmønster:
[someone/something] is [staid]
Vanlig feil:
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.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Ordkombinasjoner
staid image
|staid reputation
|staid institution
|staid manner
|staid middle-class life
|staid atmosphere
Temaer
personality
|behavior
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
staid
IPA
GB/stˈeɪd/
US/stˈeɪd/
Stavelser og trykk
staid (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (staid)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: staid
Ordfamilie
Advanced or less common
staidly
adverb
staidness
noun
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