Definition of sedate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
sedate
verb
sedated; sedating
Definition of sedate (Entry 2 of 2)
: to dose with sedatives
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The first known use of sedate was in 1663
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