Word of the Day: October 15, 2020

October 15, 2020 2:34 PM·

staid

Definition:	(adjective) Characterized by sedate dignity and often a strait-laced sense of propriety.
Synonyms:	serious, sober, quiet, calm, grave, steady, composed, solemn
Usage:	I instinctively stood up a little straighter when the staid duke entered the parlor. Discuss.

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Author: The Bronx Chronicle