sedate
gb/sɪdˈeɪt/ us/sɪdˈeɪt/
B2
English
nyugodt, visszafogott, szedál, kimért
B2
1
nyugodt
A2
visszafogott
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is sedate
After the festival, the town felt sedate and peaceful.
A fesztivál után a város csendesnek, nyugodtnak és békésnek tűnt.
They wanted a sedate dinner rather than a noisy night out.
Inkább egy nyugodt, visszafogott vacsorát akartak, mint egy hangos esti szórakozást.
The documentary has a sedate rhythm that some viewers find soothing.
Learner examples
We had a sedate evening at home.
Nyugodt estét töltöttünk otthon.
The café is quiet and sedate.
A kávézó csendes és nyugodt.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse sedate (calm/quiet) with sedative (a drug) or sedated (after receiving a drug).
Meaning
calm and not exciting
Collocations
a sedate pace
|a sedate evening
|a sedate atmosphere
|a sedate restaurant
|a sedate neighborhood
|sedate colors
|sedate music
|a sedate lifestyle
|a sedate routine
|a sedate gathering
Synonyms
calm (more general and common.)
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quiet (focuses on low noise and little activity.)
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subdued (suggests restrained energy or brightness.)
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low-key (more informal; emphasizes lack of excitement.)
Antonyms
lively (full of energy and activity.)
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hectic (fast and stressful with lots happening.)
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exciting (causing strong interest or enthusiasm.)
Themes
daily_life
|describing_things
|emotions
Definition
If something is sedate, it is calm and not lively.
Calm, quiet, and rather slow or unexciting in style, mood, or pace.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
2
szedál
C1
Usage pattern:
sedate [someone/animal] (for [a procedure])
The doctor sedated him so the wound could be cleaned safely.
Az orvos szedálta, hogy a sebet biztonságosan ki lehessen tisztítani.
The vet decided to sedate the dog before removing the tooth.
Az állatorvos úgy döntött, hogy a fog eltávolítása előtt szedálja a kutyát.
She was sedated during the procedure and remembers very little.
Learner examples
They sedated the patient before the test.
A vizsgálat előtt szedálták a beteget.
The vet sedated the cat.
Az állatorvos szedálta a macskát.
Common mistake:
Sedate is usually used for medical sedation (with drugs). For non-medical calming, prefer calm down or soothe.
Meaning
give drugs to calm
Collocations
sedate a patient
|sedate the child
|sedate the animal
|sedate someone for surgery
|sedate someone for a scan
|sedate someone before the procedure
|lightly sedate
|heavily sedate
|partially sedate
|be sedated
Synonyms
tranquilize (common in medical/veterinary contexts; often stronger.)
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drug (informal; emphasizes using a drug, not the medical goal.)
Antonyms
stimulate (cause someone to become more alert or active.)
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wake (bring someone out of sleep or reduced consciousness.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
To sedate someone is to give them medicine that makes them calm or sleepy.
To give a person or animal sedative drugs, especially to make them calm, sleepy, or still for treatment or a procedure.
C1
FORMAL
3
kimért
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is sedate
He remained sedate and polite throughout the argument.
A vita során végig kimért és udvarias maradt.
At the reception she was sedate, speaking only when spoken to.
A fogadáson kimért volt, csak akkor szólalt meg, ha megszólították.
His sedate presence made the room feel more formal.
Learner examples
He is usually sedate at work.
A munkahelyén általában kimért módon viselkedik.
She gave a sedate nod.
Kimérten bólintott.
Common mistake:
This sense describes a person’s manner (serious/composed), not the medical meaning of giving drugs.
Meaning
calm and dignified in manner
Collocations
a sedate manner
|a sedate expression
|a sedate smile
|a sedate demeanor
|a sedate figure
|sedate behavior
|a sedate voice
Synonyms
dignified (emphasizes self-respect and seriousness.)
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composed (emphasizes calm self-control, especially under pressure.)
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staid (suggests conservative, not easily excited.)
Antonyms
giddy (silly and unable to take things seriously.)
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boisterous (noisy and energetic.)
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frivolous (not serious or responsible.)
Themes
people
|social_life
Definition
If someone is sedate, they behave in a serious, controlled way.
Serious, composed, and dignified in manner; not playful or excitable.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sedate
IPA
GB/sɪdˈeɪt/
US/sɪdˈeɪt/
Syllables & stress
sed - ate (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ate)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: sedate
- Comparative: sedater
- Superlative: sedatest
Verb
- Base: sedate
- 3rd Person Singular: sedates
- Present Participle: sedating
- Past: sedated
Expressions
be sedated
1/bˈi sɪdˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
receive sedative drugs
If you are sedated, a doctor has given you medicine that makes you calm or sleepy.
Examples
- He was sedated for the scan because he was claustrophobic.
- She’s still sedated and will wake up gradually.
- The patient remained sedated overnight in intensive care.
Learner examples
- I was sedated during the procedure.
- The patient is sedated.
keep [someone] sedated
1/kˈip sˈʌmwˌʌn sɪdˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
maintain sedation with medication
To keep someone sedated is to give them sedative medicine so they stay sleepy or calm.
Examples
- They kept him sedated while the ventilator did the work of breathing.
- The team decided to keep her sedated until the swelling went down.
- Doctors tried to keep the patient sedated to prevent sudden movement.
Learner examples
- They kept him sedated overnight.
- The doctors will keep her sedated for the test.