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sedate

2 entries found.
  1. 1sedate (adjective)
  2. 2sedate (transitive verb)

Main Entry:
1se·date Listen to the pronunciation of 1sedate
Pronunciation:
\si-ˈdāt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin sedatus, from past participle of sedare to calm; akin to sedēre to sit — more at sit
Date:
1663
: keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
synonyms see serious
— se·date·ly adverb
— se·date·ness noun
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