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Calmly, without excessive emotion or force
“The effect of my vehemence was to brace him and make him sedately emphatic.”
With serious and intense conviction
“The picture represents a woman of some elegance, rather too pale, and rather too sedate and serious in her moments of silence and repose.”
(of sleep) In a deep, peaceful manner
Adverb for having a calm, collected, and composed manner
“He had learned that a judiciously even and sedate comportment always works better than rash, impulsive behavior.”
Adverb for stiff or formal in nature or appearance, perhaps overly so
“The 31-year-old fashion trailblazer looked decidedly sedate for this interview, wearing a geometric navy wool pant suit.”
Adverb for unhurried or slow in pace, progress or movement
“As she drew near the room, Morgan slowed her pace to a much more sedate walk.”
Adverb for relaxed or comfortable in nature
“Do I want to work in a busy dynamic workplace, or a less pressured, more sedate environment?”
Adverb for severe or intense, especially in a painful or unpleasant way
Adverb for slow to reveal emotion or opinions
Adverb for causing distress, dread or alarm
Adverb for characterized by an atmosphere or expression lacking in cheer
(of a voice or sound) Adverb for quiet and gentle to the ears
Adverb for having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect
Adverb for polite, elegant, and sophisticated in manner
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