Sedate

usgb/sɪˈdeɪt/
adjective

Calm, quiet, and not easily excited or disturbed.

He remained sedate under pressure.
Visual representation of "sedate" - Calm, quiet, and not easily excited or disturbed.

Often appears as...

  • sedate atmosphere
  • sedate pace
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Emotional Control

Implies self-restraint and the ability to maintain composure in various situations.

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Despite the chaos, her sedate response was remarkable.
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Not Boring

'Sedate' suggests calmness without necessarily being dull or uninteresting.

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The sedate party still offered fascinating conversations.
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Formal Setting

Often associated with formal or serious settings that require composed behavior.

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The dinner was sedate, befitting the ambassador’s visit.
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