Flighty and Staid

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Flighty adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Usage example: flighty and giggly preteens at their first dance

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Staid is an antonym for flighty.

Nearby Words: flight, flighted, flightless, flighting

Staid adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: everyone was surprised by the racy joke from the usually staid professor

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Flighty is an antonym for staid in sedate topic.

Nearby Word: staidly

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