sedate

• Describe a una persona o ambiente que es tranquilo, sereno y equilibrado, a menudo de manera formal o sobria.

Describes a person or atmosphere that is calm, quiet, and composed, often in a formal or controlled manner.

1. Calm and DignifiedB2formal

   Having a composed, serious, and proper manner; showing dignity and restraint.

   Sereno y digno

   • The judge maintained a sedate demeanor throughout the trial.
   • Her sedate response to the criticism impressed everyone.
   • The funeral was a sedate and respectful ceremony.

   Sinónimoscomposeddecorousdignifiedearnestgraveproperserenesobersolemnstaid

   Antónimosexcitableflightyfrivolousgiddyundignified

2. Slow and SteadyB2formal

   Moving or proceeding in a calm, unhurried, and deliberate manner.

   Lento y constante

   • They took a sedate walk through the park.
   • The old car moved at a sedate pace.
   • The conversation was sedate and thoughtful.

   Sinónimoscalmcomposeddeliberateplacidserenesteadytranquilunhurried

   Antónimosfrantichastyhurriedimpetuousprecipitaterashrecklessscurryingspeedyswift

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de administrar un sedante o calmante a alguien o algo, generalmente para tranquilizarlo o inducirle sueño.

A verb used to indicate the act of administering a sedative to someone or something, typically to calm or induce sleep.

1. Administer a sedativeB2formalmedical

   To cause a person or animal to become calm, sleepy, or unconscious by giving them a sedative drug.

   Administrar un sedante

   • The veterinarian sedated the dog before the surgery.
   • The patient was sedated to reduce anxiety during the procedure.
   • Doctors often sedate patients who are in severe pain.

   Sinónimoscalmpacifyquietsoothetranquilize

   Antónimosawakenrousestimulate