sedate meaning and definition

SEDATE verb

Definition of sedate (verb)

1. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
   • "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
   • synonyms: calm, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
   • antonym: arouse

SEDATE adjective

Definition of sedate (adjective)

1. characterized by dignity and propriety
   • synonyms: staid
2. 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"
   • synonyms: grave, sober, solemn