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Word of the Day – Staid

By February 27, 2025Word of the Day

Staid (adj)

stayd

dignified, solemn, or proper

First recorded in 1535–45, meaning “fixed or permanent.” From an obsolete spelling of stayed, the part participle of stay.

Example sentences

“The banker’s staid personality inspired trust among her clients.”

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