sedately Definition
in a calm, dignified manner.
Using sedately: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sedately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She walked sedately down the aisle.
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The old man sat sedately in his armchair, reading a book.
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The teacher spoke sedately to the students, trying to calm them down.
sedately Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sedately
- serenely
- composedly
- calmly
Antonyms for sedately
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Summary: sedately in Brief
'Sedately' [sɪˈdeɪtli] is an adverb that describes doing something in a calm and dignified manner. It is often used to describe how someone walks or sits, as in 'She walked sedately down the aisle' or 'The old man sat sedately in his armchair.' It can also be used to describe how someone speaks, as in 'The teacher spoke sedately to the students, trying to calm them down.'
