very staid

Frequency: 8.830.5 per million words

A common and strong intensifier for staid.

staidADVERB + staid

Categories:

very

Examples (10)

  • The locals were a very staid lot.
  • The company's image had become very staid over the years.
  • Despite her youthful appearance, she possessed a very staid and serious personality.
  • The new director's policies made the once vibrant department feel very staid.
  • His wardrobe, consisting mainly of grey suits, was very staid.
  • Even the usually boisterous students became very staid during the formal assembly.
  • Critics panned the film for being very staid and predictable.
  • The old university building exuded a very staid and traditional atmosphere.
  • She always chose very staid colors for her home decor.
  • Some might consider the classical music concert very staid, but others found it deeply moving.