staid

A common and strong intensifier for staid.

Emphasizes a very high degree of being sedate and unadventurous.

Compares the level of being staid to something else, suggesting it is more staid in comparison.

Indicates a moderate or reasonable degree of being staid.

Describes a usual state of being staid, often implying a contrast to a current, different behavior.

Refers to a field or area of life considered traditional, serious, and unexciting.

Used to describe an inherent quality of being sedate and unadventurous.

Used to describe the impression someone or something gives of being staid.

Refers to the outward appearance of being sedate and traditional.

Indicates a gradual transformation into a more sedate and unadventurous state.

Describes a personal, subjective sense of being unadventurous or dull.

An informal way to say 'become staid', indicating a change in character.