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sedate
adjective
verb
Characterized by dignity and propriety
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sɪˈdeɪt
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adjective
Characterized by dignity and propriety
adjective
Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
“A grave God-fearing man”
verb
Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
“The patient must be sedated before the operation”
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A grave God-fearing man
A quiet sedate nature
As sober as a judge
A solemn promise
The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
The patient must be sedated before the operation
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