staid Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by dignity and propriety
    sedate.

WordNet

Staid adjective
Etymology
From Stay to stop.
Definitions
  1. Sober; grave; steady; sedate; composed; regular; not wild, volatile, or fanciful. "Sober and staid persons." Addison.
    O'erlaid with black, staid Wisdom's hue. Milton.
    Syn. -- Sober; grave; steady; steadfast; composed; regular; sedate.

Webster 1913