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Vocabulary Entry
sedate
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
calm, dignified, and unhurried; composed.
Example Sentences
"The sedate atmosphere of the library allowed her to concentrate on her studies."
"He spoke in a sedate manner, which reassured the audience."
"The sedate pace of life in the village attracted many city dwellers looking for peace."
V
verb
to calm or soothe someone, often by the use of medication.
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed medication to sedate the patient before the procedure."
"They had to sedate the animal to perform the necessary examination."
"In order to calm the crowd, the speaker decided to sedate the atmosphere with humor."