PRONUNCIATION:  /steyd/ 

PART OF SPEECH: Adjective 

SOUND: It rhymes with “paid” and “fade.” 

MEANING:

“Staid” describes someone or something that is serious, quiet, respectable, and unadventurous. It often refers to people, behavior, or style that is traditional and avoids drama or wildness.

EXAMPLES IN SENTENCES:

– She always dresses in a staid and professional manner. 

– The ceremony was elegant but somewhat staid.

DICTION TIP: 

Use “staid” when you want to describe something or someone that’s reserved, steady, or composed, especially in formal or conservative settings.