Sedately: meaning, definitions and examples

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sedately

 

[ sษชหˆdeษชtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behavior

Sedately means in a calm, dignified, and unhurried manner. It describes actions or behaviors that are devoid of agitation or excitement, often conveying a sense of seriousness or tranquility. When someone moves or acts sedately, they do so with a sense of purpose and control, avoiding any form of chaos or rapid movement.

Synonyms

calmly, composedly, dignifiedly, serenely, unhurriedly.

Examples of usage

  • She walked sedately across the room.
  • He spoke sedately during the meeting.
  • The dog lay sedately by the fireplace.
  • They sedately enjoyed their afternoon tea.

Translations

Translations of the word "sedately" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calmamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan tenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะบั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spokojnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉใ‚„ใ‹ใซ (odayaka ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec calme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con calma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakin bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋ถ„ํžˆ (chabunhi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‡ุฏูˆุก (bihudoo')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klidnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokojne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰้™ๅœฐ (ฤnjรฌng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mirno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถkrรฉtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฑั‹ั€ะปั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต (sabyrly tรผrde)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ“ (mshvidad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakitcษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tranquilamente

Etymology

The word 'sedately' comes from the adjective 'sedate,' which originates from the Latin 'sedatus,' the past participle of 'sedare,' meaning 'to calm' or 'to soothe.' The formation of the term is connected to the idea of stillness and tranquility. First recorded in the late 18th century, the word reflects the cultural shift towards valuing calmness and rationality during the Enlightenment period. Its use became popular in English literature to describe individuals, behavior, or settings that adhere to a composed and respectful demeanor. Over time, 'sedately' has been widely incorporated into various contexts, often used to depict a stark contrast to frenetic or chaotic activities, thus reinforcing its connotation of serenity and stability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,039 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.