sedated
sɪˈdeɪtɪd
Definition

Definition of sedated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
medicated calmcalm and quiet due to medication
  • The patient was sedated before the surgery.
calm composed tranquilized
2.
emotioncalm and unhurried
  • The sedated atmosphere of the library was perfect for studying.
calm tranquil
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Origin of sedated

Latin, sedatus (calm)

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medical state
state of being sedated so much it causes unwanted effects

Examples of sedated in a sentence

  • The dog was sedated for the procedure.
  • The sedated pace of the town was refreshing.
  • Her sedated demeanor helped calm everyone down.

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  1. French:tranquillisé, serein, ...
  2. German:sediert, ruhig, ...
  3. Italian:sedato, tranquillo, ...
  4. Spanish:sedado, tranquilo, ...
  5. Portuguese:sedado, calmo, ...
  6. Chinese:镇静, 宁静, ...
  7. Japanese:鎮静された, ゆったりした, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَدَّر, هَادِئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּרְדָּם, רָגוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:успокоенный, спокойный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:під седативами, спокійний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रशामित, शांत, ...
sedate
səˈdeɪt

Definition of sedate - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
personcalm and composed, avoiding excitement
  • She remained sedate during the entire meeting.
calm placid tranquil
2.
pacemoving slowly in a controlled way
  • They walked at a sedate pace through the park.
leisurely unhurried
3.
objectnot overly ornate or showy
  • The sedate building stood out in the flashy neighborhood.
restrained subdued understated

Verb

tr.
1.
calmmake tranquil or peaceful
  • The music helped sedate the anxious crowd.
calm tranquilize
2.
medicalTECH.calm someone using a sedative drugTECH.
  • The doctor decided to sedate the patient for surgery.
anesthetize tranquilize
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Origin of sedate

Latin, sedatus (calm)

Examples of sedate in a sentence

  • The sedate atmosphere of the library helped her concentrate.
  • The sedate music lulled the baby to sleep.
  • The sedate atmosphere of the library was calming.
  • The sedate decor of the room was calming.
  • Her sedate dress was perfect for the formal event.
  • The vet had to sedate the injured dog.

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  1. French:calme, calmer, ...
  2. German:ruhig, sedieren, ...
  3. Italian:calmo, sedare, ...
  4. Spanish:sereno, calmar, ...
  5. Portuguese:sereno, acalmar, ...
  6. Chinese:镇静的, 安抚, ...
  7. Japanese:落ち着いた, 落ち着かせる, ...
  8. Arabic:هَادِئ, هَدَّأَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָגוּעַ, לְהַרְגִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:спокойный, успокаивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спокійний, заспокоїти, ...
  12. Hindi:संयत, शांत करना, ...
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