staid

[/steɪd/]

adjective

sério, circunspecto, formal

1. sedate, respectable, and unadventurous; not lively or colorful

She wore a staid gray dress to the formal dinner.

Ela vestia um vestido cinzento e sério para o jantar formal.

2. characterized by dignity and propriety; grave

His staid demeanor commanded respect from everyone in the room.

Seu comportamento circunspecto conquistava o respeito de todos na sala.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sério, formal, circunspecto

Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

formal, sério

Business and formal contexts

Portugal

sério, formal, ponderado

Also used to describe conservative or reserved behavior

staid and proper

staid appearance

staid lifestyle

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