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Definition of: sedate
(si·dāt′) adjective
Characterized by habitual composure; staid. [<L sedatus, pp. of sedare make calm, settle <sedere sit]
—se·date′ly adverb
—se·date′ness noun Synonyms: calm, contemplative, demure, grave, quiet, serene, serious, sober, solemn, staid, still, thoughtful, tranquil, undisturbed, unruffled. See CALM, SERIOUS, THOUGHTFUL. Antonyms: agitated, disturbed, excited, flighty, flurried, frolicsome, gay, lively, mad, merry.
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