seem staid

Examples (10)

• His quiet demeanor made him seem quite staid at first.
• Despite her vibrant personality, her formal attire made her seem rather staid.
• The company, once innovative, began to seem increasingly staid after the leadership change.
• Don't let his serious expression make him seem overly staid; he has a great sense of humor.
• The new museum exhibit, though informative, might seem a bit staid to younger visitors.
• She worries that her conservative opinions might seem too staid to her progressive friends.
• The old banking institution has always managed to seem very staid and reliable.
• To some, the classical music concert could seem rather staid compared to rock.
• He purposefully tried to seem more staid to gain the respect of his older colleagues.
• After years of wild parties, their new lifestyle might seem incredibly staid by comparison.