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sedate
calm, dignified, and unhurried
Synonyms
- calm
- composed
- tranquil
Antonyms
- agitated
- excitable
- frantic
sedate in a sentence
The once lively club became a sedate gathering of senior scholars.
The hotel offered a sedate atmosphere of quiet music and measured conversation.
Where it comes from
From Latin sedatus, meaning 'calmed' or 'settled.'
Memory hook
SEDATE sounds like 'sit eight': sit still and remain calm.
Read it in context
- The Threads in the Ledger History