English dictionary
sedate
adjectivePronunciation
sɪˈdeɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- characterized by dignity and propriety
adjective
- dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
verb
- cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
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