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sedate

Q: How is the word 'sedate' different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of sedate are earnest , grave , serious , sober , solemn , and staid . While all these words mean "not light or frivolous," sedate implies a composed and decorous seriousness. // remained sedate amid the commotion

Q: When might 'earnest' be a better fit than 'sedate'?

While in some cases nearly identical to sedate , earnest suggests sincerity or often zealousness of purpose. // an earnest reformer

Q: In what contexts can 'grave' take the place of 'sedate'?

The words grave and sedate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, grave implies both seriousness and dignity in expression or attitude. // read the proclamation in a grave voice

Q: Where would 'serious' be a reasonable alternative to 'sedate'?

The synonyms serious and sedate are sometimes interchangeable, but serious implies a concern for what really matters. // a serious play about social injustice

Q: When could 'sober' be used to replace 'sedate'?

In some situations, the words sober and sedate are roughly equivalent. However, sober stresses seriousness of purpose and absence of levity or frivolity. // a sober look at the state of our schools

Q: When would 'solemn' be a good substitute for 'sedate'?

The meanings of solemn and sedate largely overlap; however, solemn suggests an impressive gravity utterly free from levity. // a sad and solemn occasion

Q: When is 'staid' a more appropriate choice than 'sedate'?

While the synonyms staid and sedate are close in meaning, staid suggests a settled, accustomed sedateness and prim self-restraint. // a quiet and staid community

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Synonyms & Antonyms of sedate

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 not joking or playful in mood or manner

while not exactly cold, the doctor does maintain a sedate and purely professional demeanor with his patients

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Words Related to sedate

gloomy,
grim

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2 free from emotional or mental agitation

her expression remained sedate as I told her the bad news

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Phrases Synonymous with sedate

at peace

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sedate

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of sedate (Entry 2 of 2)

as in stupefy, narcotize

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for sedate

narcotize,
stupefy

becalm,
calm,
compose,
lull,
lullaby,
quiet,
quieten
[chiefly British],
salve,
settle,
soothe,
still,
tranquilize
(also tranquillize)

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Frequently Asked Questions About sedate

How is the word sedate different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of sedate are earnest, grave, serious, sober, solemn, and staid. While all these words mean "not light or frivolous," sedate implies a composed and decorous seriousness.

remained sedate amid the commotion

When might earnest be a better fit than sedate?

While in some cases nearly identical to sedate, earnest suggests sincerity or often zealousness of purpose.

an earnest reformer

In what contexts can grave take the place of sedate?

The words grave and sedate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, grave implies both seriousness and dignity in expression or attitude.

read the proclamation in a grave voice

Where would serious be a reasonable alternative to sedate?

The synonyms serious and sedate are sometimes interchangeable, but serious implies a concern for what really matters.

a serious play about social injustice

When could sober be used to replace sedate?

In some situations, the words sober and sedate are roughly equivalent. However, sober stresses seriousness of purpose and absence of levity or frivolity.

a sober look at the state of our schools