First Known Use: 1663
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1sedate
adjective se·date \si-ˈdāt\
: slow and relaxed
: quiet and peaceful
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Origin of SEDATE
Latin sedatus, from past participle of sedare to calm; akin to sedēre to sit — more at sit
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Synonym Discussion of SEDATE
serious, grave, solemn, sedate, staid, sober, earnest mean not light or frivolous. serious implies a concern for what really matters <a serious play about social injustice>. grave implies both seriousness and dignity in expression or attitude <read the proclamation in a grave voice>. solemn suggests an impressive gravity utterly free from levity <a sad and solemn occasion>. sedate implies a composed and decorous seriousness <remained sedate amid the commotion>. staid suggests a settled, accustomed sedateness and prim self-restraint <a quiet and staid community>. sober stresses seriousness of purpose and absence of levity or frivolity <a sober look at the state of our schools>. earnest suggests sincerity or often zealousness of purpose <an earnest reformer>.
Rhymes with SEDATE
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2sedate
transitive verb
: to give (a person or animal) drugs that cause relaxation or sleep
se·dat·edse·dat·ing
Full Definition of SEDATE
: to dose with sedatives
Origin of SEDATE
back-formation from sedative
First Known Use: 1945
SEDATING Defined for Kids
sedate
adjective se·date \si-ˈdāt\
Definition of SEDATE for Kids
: quiet and steady in manner or conduct
— se·date·ly adverb
Medical Dictionary
sedate
transitive verb se·date \si-ˈdāt\
se·dat·edse·dat·ing
Medical Definition of SEDATE
: to dose with sedatives <the patient was sedated before the procedure>
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