staidly
- adverb
- /ˈsteɪdli/
:
seriosamente
- They handled the ceremonial duty staidly, showing great composure.
Examples
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She staidly declined the invitation to the wild party.
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He nodded staidly and waited his turn to speak.
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He walked staidly.
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She staidly nodded in agreement.
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He spoke staidly during the meeting, ensuring everyone paid attention.
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She accepted the award staidly, not letting her excitement show.
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The professor presented his lecture staidly, maintaining a serious demeanor throughout.
Synonyms
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4.2
To speak or act in a serious and respectful way
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4.6
In a very serious way that shows something is important
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4.4
In a way that is not relaxed, often because of pain or to seem formal
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4.2
In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement
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6.8
Act without showing pain or strong feelings when things are hard
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6.8
In a way that shows no feeling or reaction
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5.2
In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest
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5.5
In a calm, slow, and dignified way
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8.4
Without showing much feeling or reaction
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8.0
In a cold, unfriendly way that shows no feeling
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8.8
In a stiff, formal way that does not feel natural
In a quiet, careful way that does not show feelings or strong opinions
To act in a quiet, reserved way and say very little
In a dull, boring way with little interest
Antonyms
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word staidly comes from staid, which comes from stay meaning 'to remain' or 'be steady', plus the ending -ly that turns it into an adverb. So to act staidly is to behave in a 'settled', calm, and serious way, without showing excitement.