1
as in solemn
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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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
her expression remained sedate as I told her the bad news
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as in to narcotize
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Recent Examples of sedate
Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
At first, the wetland was sedate.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Samson is sedated by the dart and lets go of Kelson.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The North course, par 71, 6,945 yards, challenges the most accomplished golfers with its ravines, wind and tricky greens, while the popular and more sedate and sheltered par-70, 6,580-yard South Course, with four ocean-side holes, invites and tests golfers of every level.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
At first, the wetland was sedate.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The dog was hospitalized and sedated for medical examination, during which his heart stopped.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Samson is sedated by the dart and lets go of Kelson.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedate
Adjective
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More than five hours after the crash, there was a solemn procession off of Route 146 led by Massachusetts State Police, followed by the medical examiner and fellow police officers.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That this is a serious matter—not slight at all—does not oblige the author of a seriously funny book to be solemn.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has helped families transform chaos into calm using compassion, clarity, and proven behavioral strategies.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Most are unable to rise above the stylistic miasma of the production — Whitehead sounds narcotized even when Pip isn’t on drugs — or the entirely new words they’ve been asked to say.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2023
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The smartphone, for all its wonder and utility, has also proved to be a narcotizing agent.—
Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
17 Dec. 2019
Adjective
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If Haaland isn’t my choice here, there should be serious consideration at The Athletic about sacking me.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each of the 119 rooms is spacious and serene, outfitted with deep soaking tubs, Hästens beds, and balconies that open to crisp mountain air.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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The property itself packs in a small kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove, plus a serene bedroom and laundry room upstairs.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On Academy Street, taken over by Dominicans, the Fourth translated into a jubilant handful of families and neighbors on each stretch of sidewalk, with speakers, folding chairs, and beer bottles at the foot of stern buildings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The boat can easily accommodate a dozen guests, thanks to the abundant seating, including a rear-facing lounge at the stern and bow lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sedate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedate. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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