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Sedate vs Sobriety - What's the difference?

sedate | sobriety |

As an adjective sedate

is in a composed and temperate state.

As a verb sedate

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

As a noun sobriety is

the quality or state of being sober.

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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    Anagrams

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    sobriety

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality or state of being sober.
  • The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
  • The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
  • The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
  • A state of moderation or seriousness.
  • A state of modest in color or style.
  • Soundness of judgement.

    • Synonyms

    * (quality or state of not being intoxicated) soberness; see also

    Antonyms

    * (quality or state of not being intoxicated) drunkenness, intoxication; see also

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    * (l)

    External links

    * (wikipedia "sobriety")