English adjective: sedate | |||
1. | sedate characterized by dignity and propriety | ||
Synonyms | staid | ||
Similar | decorous | ||
Antonyms | indecorous, indelicate | ||
2. | sedate dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | grave, sober, solemn | ||
Similar | serious | ||
Antonyms | frivolous | ||
English verb: sedate | |||
1. | sedate (body) cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||
Samples | The patient must be sedated before the operation. | ||
Synonyms | calm, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | affect | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hypnotise, hypnotize, mesmerise, mesmerize | ||
Antonyms | energize, energise, perk up, arouse, brace, stimulate | ||