ஆங்கிலம்

staid

gb/stˈeɪd/ us/stˈeɪd/
C1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 8100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone/something] is [staid]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
sedate (Similar sense of calm seriousness, but can sound slightly more positive and less judgmental than staid.) | conventional (Focuses more on following usual rules and customs; not always as strongly associated with dullness as staid.) | proper (Suggests correct or socially acceptable behavior; staid often adds an extra feel of being dull or too serious.) | sober (Can mean serious in manner; staid more strongly implies being dull or lacking fun.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
lively (Emphasizes energy and excitement, which a staid person or place lacks.) | flashy (Suggests showy and attention‑seeking, the opposite of the quiet, restrained quality of staid.) | uninhibited (Describes people who act freely without self‑control; staid people are very controlled and careful.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
staid image |staid reputation |staid institution |staid manner |staid middle-class life |staid atmosphere
கருப்பொருள்கள்
personality |behavior |culture |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
staid
IPA
GB/stˈeɪd/
US/stˈeɪd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
staid (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (staid)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: staid
சொல் குடும்பம்
Advanced or less common
staidly adverb staidness noun
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