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View usage for: (sɪdeɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense sedates, present participle sedating, past tense, past participle sedated1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe someone or something as sedate, you mean that they are quiet and rather dignified, though perhaps a bit dull. She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins. Her London life was sedate, almost mundane. I live in a sedate little village in the Midlands. Synonyms: calm, collected, quiet, seemly More Synonyms of sedate sedately adverb [ADVERB with verb] ...sedately dressed in business suit with waistcoat. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you move along at a sedate pace, you move slowly, in a controlled way. We set off again at a more sedate pace. ...a heavy car with solid but sedate performance. Synonyms: unhurried, easy, relaxed, measured More Synonyms of sedate sedately adverb [ADVERB after verb] He pulled sedately out of the short driveway. 3. verbIf someone is sedated, they are given a drug to calm them or to make them sleep. The patient is sedated with intravenous use of sedative drugs. [be VERB-ed] Doctors sedated me and I fell into a deep sleep. [VERB noun] Synonyms: drug, knock out, dope, anaesthetize More Synonyms of sedate sedated adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] Grace was asleep, lightly sedated. sedate in British English 1 (sɪˈdeɪt) adjective1. habitually calm and composed in manner; serene 2. staid, sober, or decorous Derived forms sedately (seˈdately) adverb sedateness (seˈdateness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin sēdāre to soothe; related to sedēre to sit sedate in British English 2 (sɪˈdeɪt) verb(transitive) to administer a sedative to Word origin C20: back formation from sedativesedate in American English 1 (sɪˈdeɪt) adjective calm, quiet, or composed; esp., serious and unemotional; staid; decorous SIMILAR WORDS: ˈserious Derived forms sedately (seˈdately) adverb sedateness (seˈdateness) noun Word origin L sedatus, pp. of sedare, to settle, caus. of sedere, to sit sedate in American English 2 (sɪˈdeɪt) US verb transitiveWord forms: seˈdated or seˈdating1. to dose with a sedative 2. to make calm or sleepy Word origin back-form. < sedative Examples of 'sedate' in a sentencesedate British English: sedate ADJECTIVE If you describe someone or something as sedate, you mean that they are quiet and rather dignified, though perhaps a bit dull. She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins. - American English: sedate
- Brazilian Portuguese: calmo
- Chinese: 沉静的
- European Spanish: tranquilo
- French: posé
- German: gesetzt
- Italian: posato
- Japanese: 平静な
- Korean: 차분한
- European Portuguese: calmo
- Latin American Spanish: tranquilo
British English: sedate VERB If someone is sedated, they are given a drug to calm them or to make them sleep. The patient is sedated with intravenous use of sedative drugs. - American English: sedate
- Brazilian Portuguese: sedar
- Chinese: 给予镇静剂
- European Spanish: sedar
- French: donner un sédatif à
- German: sedieren
- Italian: sedare
- Japanese: 鎮静剤を与える
- Korean: 진정제를 주다
- European Portuguese: sedar
- Latin American Spanish: sedar
Chinese translation of 'sedate' adj - [person]
安详的 (ānxiáng de) - [life]
平静(靜)的 (píngjìng de) - [pace]
稳(穩)健的 (wěnjiàn de)
vt -
给(給) ... 服镇(鎮)静(靜)剂(劑) (gěi ... fú zhènjìngjì)
Definition quiet, calm, and dignified She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins. Synonyms seemly graveproper middle-aged demure Opposites wild , excited , nervous , agitated , impassioned , excitable , unsteady , undignified , jumpy , flighty , antsy (informal) Definition slow or unhurried We set off again at a more sedate pace. Synonyms comfortable gentle plodding languid slow-moving unrushed chilled (informal) Definition to calm down or make sleepy by giving a sedative drug to The patient was sedated. Synonyms knock out anaesthetize put under sedation give a sedative to Additional synonymsDefinition polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression. Synonyms proper, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, appropriate, mannerly, suitable, decent, polite, sedate, befitting, well-behaved, comely (archaic), comme il faut Definition careful and unhurried His movements were gentle and deliberate. Synonyms careful, measured, slow, cautious, wary, thoughtful, prudent, circumspect, methodical, unhurried, heedfulDefinition calm, impressive, and worthy of respect He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner. Synonyms distinguished, august, reserved, imposing, formal, grave, noble, upright, stately, solemn, lofty, exalted, decorousDefinition to administer a drug to The horse had been doped with sedatives. Synonyms drug, doctor, knock out, inject, sedate, stupefy, anaesthetize, narcotize Definition serious and sincere, often excessively so Rupert was an earnest young man. Synonyms serious, keen, grave, intense, steady, dedicated, eager, enthusiastic, passionate, sincere, thoughtful, solemn, ardent, fervent, impassioned, zealous, staid, keen as mustard Definition moderate and not involving any great effort the easy pace set by pilgrims heading to Canterbury Synonyms leisurely, relaxed, comfortable, moderate, unhurried, undemanding, EZ Definition not easily upset He was cool and aloof, and imperturbable. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, composed, complacent, serene, tranquil, sedate, undisturbed, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, self-possessed, nerveless, unexcitable, equanimous Definition unhurried Lunch was a leisurely affair. Synonyms unhurried, relaxed, slow, easy, comfortable, gentle, lazy, laid-back (informal), restfulDefinition slow or stately They have to proceed at a measured pace. Synonyms steady, even, slow, regular, dignified, stately, solemn, leisurely, sedate, unhurriedDefinition having a calm appearance or nature She was a placid child who rarely cried. Synonyms calm, cool, quiet, peaceful, even, collected, gentle, mild, composed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unmoved, untroubled, unfazed (informal), unruffled, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, even-tempered, unexcitable, chilled (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition modest or reserved He's a nice quiet man. Synonyms reserved, retiring, shy, collected, gentle, mild, composed, serene, sedate, meek, placid, docile, unflappable (informal), phlegmatic, peaceable, imperturbable, equable, even-tempered, unexcitable Try to adopt a more relaxed manner. Synonyms easy-going, easy, casual, informal, laid-back (informal), mellow, leisurely, downbeat (informal), unhurried, nonchalant, free and easy, mild, insouciant, untaxing, chilled (informal) Definition peaceful or calm She looked as calm and serene as always. Synonyms calm, peaceful, tranquil, composed, sedate, placid, undisturbed, untroubled, unruffled, imperturbable, chilled (informal) Definition not cheerful He's quite a serious person. Synonyms solemn, earnest, grave, stern, sober, thoughtful, sedate, glum, staid, humourless, long-faced, pensive, unsmiling Definition serious and thoughtful We are now far more sober and realistic. Synonyms serious, practical, realistic, sound, cool, calm, grave, reasonable, steady, composed, rational, solemn, lucid, sedate, staid, level-headed, dispassionate, unruffled, clear-headed, unexcited, grounded Definition serious or glum His solemn little face broke into smiles. Synonyms serious, earnest, grave, sober, thoughtful, sedate, glum, staid, portentousDefinition serious, rather dull, and old-fashioned in behaviour or appearance a staid country doctor Synonyms sedate, serious, sober, quiet, calm, grave, steady, composed, solemn, demure, decorous, self-restrained, set in your ways Definition not easily excited He was firm and steady, unlike other men she knew. Synonyms dependable, sensible, reliable, balanced, settled, secure, calm, supportive, sober, staunch, serene, sedate, staid, steadfast, level-headed, serious-minded, imperturbable, equable, unchangeable, having both feet on the ground Definition calm, peaceful, or quiet She lived a tranquil life. Synonyms calm, quiet, peaceful, serene, still, cool, pacific, composed, sedate, placid, undisturbed, restful, untroubled, unperturbed, unruffled, unexcited, chilled (informal) Definition to give (someone) a drug to make them calm or calmer The powerful drug is used to tranquillize patients. Synonyms calm, sedate, knock out, lull, drug, quiet, relax, compose, soothe, quell, pacify, stupefy, settle your nerves Additional synonymsDefinition (of a person) not easily upset Professional life-savers need to be calm and unflappable. Synonyms imperturbable, cool, collected, calm, composed, level-headed, unfazed (informal), impassive, unruffled, self-possessed, not given to worry Definition calm and unperturbed Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, peaceful, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, undisturbed, unmoved, unfazed (informal), unperturbed, unflustered |