Associations to the word «Sedate»

Wiktionary

SEDATE, adjective. In a composed and temperate state.
SEDATE, verb. To tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep.

Dictionary definition

SEDATE, verb. Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation".
SEDATE, adjective. Characterized by dignity and propriety.
SEDATE, adjective. 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".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn