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Aloof vs Sedate - What's the difference?

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Aloof is a related term of sedate.


As adjectives the difference between aloof and sedate

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while sedate is in a composed and temperate state.

As an adverb aloof

is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

As a verb sedate is

to tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep.

aloof

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
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  • Without sympathy; unfavorably.
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    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

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    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • (obsolete) away from; clear of
  • * Milton
    • Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.
    (Webster 1913)

    sedate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • in a composed and temperate state.

    • Verb

    (sedat)
  • to tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep.

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