staid

Example Sentences

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Edward shakes up the staid neighborhood because he’s a newcomer, an invader of sorts, into their calm, organized suburban bubble.

From Salon

He used to present as a staid mainline Episcopalian, but now he denounces that church and speaks of being “mauled by demons.”

From Salon

Padilla, a typically staid legislator, then offered a modified riff of a lyric by rapper Ice Cube, who grew up in South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

But beyond the staid statecraft, the summit and sideline events featured plenty of nods to the host country's vibrant pop culture and history.

From Barron's

It’s an unusual move for a staid 60/40 fund, although Giroux notes that the loans’ floating rates mean that they bear relatively little interest-rate risk, as does the fund’s overall bond portfolio.

From Barron's