Sedate - Definition

adj 1: characterized by dignity and propriety [syn: sedate,
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" [syn: grave,
sedate, sober, solemn]
v 1: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative
to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
[syn: sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize,
tranquillise] [ant: arouse, brace, energise,
energize, perk up, stimulate]