Sedate
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Sedate [si-deyt]

VERB, ADJECTIVE

Verb

  • To put a person under sedation.
  • To give sedatives.
  • To give drugs to calm or make sleep.

Adjective

  • Calm and unhurried.
  • If someone or something moves at a sedate pace, it means they are moving in a slow and controlled way.
  • Keeping a quiet attitude.
Example

"They did not enjoy the sedate party at my cousin's house."

"He was sedated to have a calm and peaceful sleep."

Synonyms

Verb: Narcotize, Calm, Relieve, Mitigate, Stupefy, Ease, Pacify, Solace

Adjective: Decorous, Dignified, Placid, Quiet, Serene, Sober, Solemn, Somber, Staid, Tranquil, Unflappable

Antonyms

Verb: Disturb, Agitate, Heighten, Incite

Adjective: Agitated, Excited, Frivolous, Indecorous, Loud, Noisy