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1. | [ adjective ] characterized by dignity and propriety | |
Synonyms: | staid | |
Related terms: | decorous | |
2. | [ adjective ] dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | |
Synonyms: | sober grave solemn | |
Examples: | "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" |
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Related terms: | serious | |
3. | [ verb ] cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | |
Synonyms: | tranquilize tranquillize tranquillise calm | |
Examples: | "The patient must be sedated before the operation" |
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Related terms: | stimulate affect hypnotize composure ataractic sedation | |
Similar spelling: |
seated seeded sudate |