sedate
- (s) characterized by dignity and propriety staid,
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(s) dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
- 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
Verbs
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(v) cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
- The patient must be sedated before the operation