Meaning of SEDATE
| Pronunciation: | | si'deyt
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- [adj] characterized by dignity and propriety
- [adj] dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "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"
- [v] cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
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| | Synonyms: | | calm, decorous, grave, serious, sober, solemn, staid, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize |
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| | Antonyms: | | arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate | | |
| | See Also: | | hypnotise, hypnotize, mesmerise, mesmerize | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Se*date"\, a. [L. sedatus, p. p. of sedare, sedatum, to
allay, calm, causative of sedere to sit. See {Sit}.]
Undisturbed by passion or caprice; calm; tranquil; serene;
not passionate or giddy; composed; staid; as, a sedate soul,
mind, or temper.
Disputation carries away the mind from that calm and
sedate temper which is so necessary to contemplate
truth. --I. Watts.
Whatsoever we feel and know Too sedate for outward
show. --Wordsworth.
Syn: Settled; composed; calm; quiet; tranquil; still; serene;
unruffled; undisturbed; contemplative; sober; serious.
-- {Se*date"ly}, adv. -- {Se*date"ness}, n.
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming that you are sedated indicates your need/desire to avoid an issue or situation that is causing you emotional pain. Alternatively, you may be trying to avoid some upcoming responsibility or decision. |
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