STAID

staid. Staid, pret. and pa. of to stay

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Staid, a. [[From Stay to stop.]] Sober; grave; steady; sedate; composed; regular; not wild, volatile, @flighty, or fanciful. “Sober and staid persons.” Addison. O'erlaid with black, staid Wisdom's hue. Milton. Syn. — Sober; grave; steady; steadfast; composed; regular; sedate.