Staidness

Quick meaning: Staidness is a noun meaning The state or characteristic of being staid.

Meaning

The state or characteristic of being staid.

Example Sentences

[T]here was a staidness and sobriety about her demeanour that kept all impertinence at a distance.

It is difficult to say whether Mr. John Dounce's red countenance, illuminated as it was by the flickering gas-light in the window before which he paused, excited the lady's risibility, or whether a natural exuberance of animal spirits proved too much for that staidness of demeanour which the forms of society rather dictatorially prescribe.

Word Forms

• staidnesses

Synonyms for staidness

Depending on context, synonyms include solemnity, sedateness, solemness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sedateness, solemnity, solemness, stayedness, stodginess, stolidness.

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