staidness

Definitions

The quality of being sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

A state of being marked by settled sedateness and self-restraint.

Examples

The staidness of the library provided a quiet sanctuary for those seeking deep concentration.

Despite the chaotic energy of the party, he maintained a sense of staidness that made him seem older than his years.

Synonyms

sedateness seriousness decorum gravity composure solemnity dignity

Antonyms

levity frivolity playfulness flightiness giddiness excitability volatility