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sedate

adjective verb

characterized by dignity and propriety

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
ED
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

sɪˈdeɪt

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Definitions

adjective

  1. characterized by dignity and propriety

adjective

  1. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

    “a grave God-fearing man”

verb

  1. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

    “The patient must be sedated before the operation”

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Example Sentences

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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