Definition of Sedateness

1. Noun. A trait of dignified seriousness.


Definition of Sedateness

1. Noun. The state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance; composure; placidity; serenity; tranquillity. ¹

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Definition of Sedateness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sedateness

security through obscurity
securocrat
securocrats
secus
sed
sed rate
sedan
sedan chair
sedan chairs
sedanlike
sedans
sedarim
sedate
sedated
sedately
sedateness
sedatenesses
sedater
sedates
sedatest
sedating
sedation
sedations
sedative
sedative-hypnotic
sedative-hypnotic drug
sedative drug
sedatives
seddity
sede

Literary usage of Sedateness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Plato, and the Other Companions of Sokrates by George Grote (1888)
"... every thing in an orderly and sedate it is manner, when we walk in the highway, or talk, or sedateness perform other matters in the presence of others. ..."

2. Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor by Sidney Colvin (1882)
"To constitute a great writer the qualities are, adequate expression of just sentiments, plainness without vulgarity, elevation without pomp, sedateness ..."

3. Natives of Northern India by William Crooke (1907)
"Sedateness, ease of manner. Etiquette. Conventions regarding children. Marriage arrangements. Pampering of children. Occupation of peasant children. ..."

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