sedating
sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of sedating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

relaxationRarecausing calm or sleepinessRare
  • The medication had a sedating effect, making her feel drowsy.
  • The sedating music helped him relax.
  • A sedating environment is crucial for good sleep.
calming soothing
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Origin of sedating

Latin, sedare (to calm)

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medical
sedating or putting to sleep
medical
the act of calming or sedating with a drug

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  1. French:sédatif, ...
  2. German:beruhigend, ...
  3. Italian:sedativo, ...
  4. Spanish:sedante, ...
  5. Portuguese:sedativo, ...
  6. Chinese:使人昏昏欲睡, ...
  7. Japanese:鎮静効果のある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَدِّئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְגִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:успокаивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заспокійливий, ...
  12. Hindi:शांत करने वाला, ...
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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