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English to English adjective
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Undisturbed by passion or caprice; calm; tranquil; serene; not passionate or giddy; composed; staid; as, a sedate soul, mind, or temper. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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characterized by dignity and propriety | | source: wordnet30
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dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30 verb
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cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | | Example: The patient must be sedated before the operation
source: wordnet30
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