staid

/ˈstād/

from past participle of

adjective

  1. marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober, grave

serious grave solemn sedate staid sober earnest mean not light or frivolous. serious implies a concern for what really matters. grave implies both seriousness and dignity in expression or attitude.

verb

  1. to stop going forward : pause

  2. to stop doing something : cease

  3. to continue in a place or condition : remain

defer postpone suspend stay mean to delay an action or proceeding. defer implies a deliberate putting off to a later time. postpone implies an intentional deferring usually to a definite time.