se·date 1 (s -d t )adj. Serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner. See Synonyms at serious. [Latin s  dtus, past participle of sdre, to settle, calm; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]se·date ly adv.se·date ness n. |
| se·date 2 (s-dt) tr.v. se·dat·ed, se·dat·ing, se·dates To administer a sedative to; calm or relieve by means of a sedative drug. |
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