STAIDLY

gravely, soberly, staidly

(adverb) in a grave and sober manner; “he walked soberly toward the altar”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

staidly (comparative more staidly, superlative most staidly)

In a staid manner.

Anagrams

• atylids

Source: Wiktionary


Staid"ly, adv.

Definition: In a staid manner, sedately.

STAID

Staid,

Definition: imp. & p. p. of Stay.

Staid, a. Etym: [From Stay to stop.]

Definition: Sober; grave; steady; sedate; composed; regular; not wild, volatile, or fanciful. "Sober and staid persons." Addison. O'erlaid with black, staid Wisdom's hue. Milton.

Syn.

– Sober; grave; steady; steadfast; composed; regular; sedate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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