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sedate Synonyms

Another word for sedate

Choosing another word for sedate depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To calm someone or make them sleep by administering a sedative drug.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian had to tranquilize the injured hawk before examining its broken wing."

Strongest
tranquilize
Strong
drug
calm
soothe
pacify
Weak
quieten

• adjective (Context 2)

Calm, dignified, and unhurried in manner, temperament, or conduct.

Usage Example

"The retired professor maintained a composed demeanor even during heated faculty debates."

Strongest
composed
calm
collected
staid
Strong
placid
serene
imperturbable
unruffled
dignified
demure

• adjective (Context 3)

Quiet, slow-paced, and free from excitement or haste (of an activity, pace, or place).

Usage Example

"After years in the bustling metropolis, they enjoyed the unhurried pace of village life."

Strongest
unhurried
leisurely
slow-paced
Strong
tranquil
quiet
peaceful
measured
gentle

Opposites of sedate

The opposite of sedate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stimulate
hectic
agitated
frenetic
excitable
boisterous
fast-paced
rowdy
See all opposites of sedate

• Nearby Words

secureness
security
sedan
sedate
sedately
sedateness
sedation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sedate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sedate
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