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STAIDNESS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does staidness mean? 

STAIDNESS (noun)
  The noun STAIDNESS has 1 sense:

1. a trait of dignified seriousnessplay

  Familiarity information: STAIDNESS used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


STAIDNESS (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A trait of dignified seriousness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

sedateness; solemness; solemnity; staidness

Hypernyms ("staidness" is a kind of...):

earnestness; serious-mindedness; seriousness; sincerity (the trait of being serious)

Derivation:

staid (characterized by dignity and propriety)


 Context examples 


He achieved a staidness, and calmness, and philosophic tolerance.

(White Fang, by Jack London)



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