sedate

• Décrit une personne ou une atmosphère calme, posée et équilibrée, souvent de manière formelle ou réservée.

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.

   Calme et digne

   • 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.

   Synonymescomposeddecorousdignifiedearnestgraveproperserenesobersolemnstaid

   Antonymesexcitableflightyfrivolousgiddyundignified

2. Slow and SteadyB2formal

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

   Calme et posé

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

   Synonymescalmcomposeddeliberateplacidserenesteadytranquilunhurried

   Antonymesfrantichastyhurriedimpetuousprecipitaterashrecklessscurryingspeedyswift

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'administrer un sédatif à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, généralement pour calmer ou provoquer le sommeil.

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.

   Administrer un sédatif

   • 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.

   Synonymescalmpacifyquietsoothetranquilize

   Antonymesawakenrousestimulate