sedate

/sɪˈdeɪt/adj

Middle School

Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.

Not overly ornate or showy.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

austere calm collected composed cool-headed demure earnest equable equanimitable equanimous even-keeled even-minded even-tempered frightful grave

Antonyms

obtrusive

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ate bait bate beit cate date gate hate kate late

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

ltd data dost doty stds tada toed dusty attend dotted

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