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    STAIDNESS

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    A trait of dignified seriousnessplay

    Synonyms:

    sedateness; solemness; solemnity; staidness

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

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

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

    Derivation:

    staid (characterized by dignity and propriety)

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