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Synonyms for sedately


Grammar : Adv
Spell : si-deyt
Phonetic Transcription : sɪˈdeɪt



Définition of sedately

Origin :
  • "calm, quiet," 1660s, from Latin sedatus "composed, moderate, quiet, tranquil," past participle of sedare "to settle, calm," causative of sedere "to sit" (see sedentary). Related: Sedately.
  • adv quietly
Example sentences :
  • The French governess marched primly and sedately behind them.
  • Extract from : « The Letter of the Contract » by Basil King
  • “I am very much obliged to both of you,” returned Nettie sedately.
  • Extract from : « A Dear Little Girl at School » by Amy E. Blanchard
  • "I don't like to see young men too fond of money," she observed, sedately.
  • Extract from : « Dialstone Lane, Complete » by W.W. Jacobs
  • "Philip suits you very well," Miss Blair answered, sedately.
  • Extract from : « A Man of Two Countries » by Alice Harriman
  • "That is not the surprise I have in store," returned Arabella sedately.
  • Extract from : « Sandra Belloni, Complete » by George Meredith
  • The effect of my vehemence was to brace him and make him sedately emphatic.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Stonor added a postscript to his letter, and sedately folded it.
  • Extract from : « The Woman from Outside » by Hulbert Footner
  • Children were playing on sidewalks and doorsteps, sedately but happily.
  • Extract from : « Discourses of Keidansky » by Bernard G. Richards
  • "When you are as old as monsieur some one may call you 'dear old boy,' too," she said, sedately.
  • Extract from : « Averil » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • "I am so glad you have liked being here," she said sedately.
  • Extract from : « The Literary Sense » by E. Nesbit

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