ADJ. sober; sedate. "Staid" means serious, solemn, and sedate, often in a conservative or old-fashioned way.
ADJ. sober; sedate. "Staid" significa serio, solemne y reposado, a menudo en un sentido conservador.
| Word | staid |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | sober; sedate. |
| Sentence | The wild parties at the fraternity house appealed to the jocks and slackers, but appalled the more staid and serious students on campus. |
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