sedate
IPA: / sədeɪt /
ETYM Latin sedatus, p. p. of sedare, sedatum, to allay, calm, causative of sedere to sit. Related to Sit.
Characterized by dignity and propriety; SYN. staid.
ETYM Latin sedatus, p. p. of sedare, sedatum, to allay, calm, causative of sedere to sit. Related to Sit.
Characterized by dignity and propriety; SYN. staid.
To cause to be calm or quiet; SYN. calm, tranquilize, tranquillize.
calm · tranquilize · tranquillis · tranquillize
Sedalia · Sedan · sedan chair · sedate · sedated · sedately · sedateness · sedating · sedation
Under the influence of a sedative drug.
Sedan · sedan chair · sedate · sedated · sedately · sedateness · sedating · sedation · sedations
Množina: sedatenesses
A trait of dignified seriousness; SYN. staidness, solemnity, solemness.