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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
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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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