sedateness

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noun

The state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance

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composureplacidityserenitytranquillitystaidnesssolemnitysolemness
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Meanings

nounsedateness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance

    Synonyms: composure, placidity, serenity, tranquillity

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance

Similar
composureplacidityserenitytranquillity

More synonyms by meaning

nouna trait of dignified seriousness

Similar
staidnesssolemnitysolemness
Broader
seriousnessearnestnessserious-mindedness
Also see
solemnitystaidnesstemperance

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From sedate + -ness.

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Cite this entry
APA

sedateness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sedateness

MLA

“sedateness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sedateness. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sedateness,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sedateness.

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