1. (adj) sedate, staid
characterized by dignity and propriety
Synonyms: grave, staid, sedate, solemn, sober Antonyms: frivolous, indecorous, indelicate, perk up, arouse, stimulate, energize, brace, energise
2. (verb) grave, sedate, sober, solemn
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
Synonyms: severe, sober, serious, somber, earnest, sincere, dangerous, staid, unplayful, weighty, grave, grievous, drab, sedate, life-threatening, solemn, heavy, sombre Antonyms: indecorous, indelicate, frivolous, energise, perk up, energize, stimulate, arouse, brace
3. (verb) sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Synonyms: tranquilize, tranquillize, becalm, tranquillise, still, chill out, quiet, sedate, cool off, cool it, simmer down, steady, settle down, calm, lull, calm down, quieten Antonyms: frivolous, indelicate, indecorous, brace, arouse, energize, energise, stimulate, perk up
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