staid
gb/stˈeɪd/ us/stˈeɪd/
C1
英语
~ 8100
义项
0 个义项
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.
用法模式：
[someone/something] is [staid]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
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.)
反义词
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.)
搭配
staid image
|staid reputation
|staid institution
|staid manner
|staid middle-class life
|staid atmosphere
主题
personality
|behavior
|culture
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
语法
词典原形
staid
IPA
GB/stˈeɪd/
US/stˈeɪd/
音节与重音
staid （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (staid)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: staid
词族
Advanced or less common
staidly
adverb
staidness
noun
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