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Synonyms of sedate

61 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for sedate is still. Other synonyms of sedate are pacific, laid-back, level-headed, cool-headed and grave. The opposite of sedate is unsedate.

Synonyms and similar words for sedate

adjectiveOf a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and...

  • collectedCool‐headed, emotionally stable, in focus.
  • cool
  • placidCalm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil.
  • staidNot capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.
  • unruffledCalm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
  • calm
  • steady
  • composedShowing composure.
  • cool-headedCalm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.
  • equable
  • equanimousCalm and composed; of stable disposition.
  • equanimitableSynonym of equanimous.
  • even-keeledStable, not imbalanced.
  • even-mindedHaving equanimity.
  • even-temperedRemaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
  • imperturbableNot capable of being, or not easily, perturbed, excited, or upset; calm and collected, even under pressure.
  • laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
  • level-headedSensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
  • mellowWell-matured from age or experience; not impetuous or impulsive; calm, dignified, gentle.
  • pacificCalm, peaceful.
  • peaceableCharacterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.
  • peacefulMotionless and calm.
  • phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
  • quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
  • quietHaving little motion or activity; calm.
  • relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
  • rooliePeaceful; still.
  • sereneCalm, peaceful, unruffled.
  • stillNot moving; calm.
  • tranquilFree from emotional or mental disturbance.
  • unexcitedNot feeling excitement or keen interest; placid; bored.
  • unfazed
  • unflappableRemaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
  • unflusteredNot flustered; calm.
  • unperturbableNot perturbable.
  • unruffableImperturbable.
  • untumultuousNot tumultuous; calm, placid.
  • austere
  • frightful
  • demureModest, quiet, reserved, or serious.
  • serious
  • graveCharacterised by a dignified sense of seriousness.
  • earnestPossessing or characterised by seriousness.
  • grievousSerious, grave, dire, or dangerous.
  • lack-laughterCheerless; sombre; serious.
  • thoughtful
  • saturnine
  • solemnDeeply serious and sombre; grave.
  • solemncholy humorousSolemn; serious.
  • soberModerate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
  • somber
  • sombreGrave; extremely serious.
  • stern
  • sweer UK, dialectal
  • weightsomeOf, pertaining to, possessing, or characterised by weight; weighty; weightful; heavy; grave; grievous.
  • weighty figurativelyImportant; serious; not trivial or petty.
  • pacate obsoletePeaceful, tranquil.
  • sad obsoleteDignified, serious, grave.
  • sage obsolete

adjectiveOf an object, particularly a building: not overly ornate or showy; not having a strong colour or...

  • unobtrusiveNot obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

verbTo make (someone or something) calm or tranquil; to assuage, to calm, to soothe.

  • tranquilizeTo calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.

Opposite of sedate

adjectiveOf a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and...

adjectiveOf an object, particularly a building: not overly ornate or showy; not having a strong colour or...

Meaning of sedate

  1. adjective Of a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected by activity or excitement.
  2. adjective Of an object, particularly a building: not overly ornate or showy; not having a strong colour or design.
  3. adjective Of writing: not emotional; calm, composed.

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Questions about synonyms of sedate

What is another word for sedate?
Sedate has 61 synonyms on Word.ws, such as still, pacific, laid-back, level-headed, cool-headed, grave, quiet and even-minded.
What is the opposite of sedate?
The opposite of sedate is unsedate.
What does sedate mean?
Sedate means of a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected by activity or excitement.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: sedate (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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