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A trait of dignified seriousness
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sedateness
Word definitions for sedateness in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sedate \Se*date"\, a. [L. sedatus, p. p. of sedare, sedatum, to allay, calm, causative of sedere to sit. See Sit .] Undisturbed by passion or caprice; calm; tranquil; serene; not passionate or giddy; composed; staid; as, a sedate soul, mind, or temper. ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance; composure; placidity; serenity; tranquillity.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a trait of dignified seriousness [syn: staidness , solemnity , solemness ]
Usage examples of sedateness.
And he who has been called the father of German painting is thoroughly German, not only in his Saxon honesty, sedateness, and strength, but in the curious mixture of simplicity, subtlety, homeliness, and fantasticalness, which are still found side by side in German genius.
Dudley that still retained its dignity, the sedateness, graceful condescension and personal elegance of Constantia, were new to the apprehension of Ormond.
The two pointers trotted along with a sedateness that surprised Farrell, who had never seen a professional bird dog at work.