definition of
[sedate]

[1] #1 sedate s. [staid] characterized by dignity and propriety. wn

[2] #2 sedate v. [calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise] cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation". wn

[3] #3 sedate s. [grave, sober, solemn] 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". wn