Synonyms: calm, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
Definition: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Usage: The patient must be sedated before the operation
Similar words: affect
Definition: act physically on; have an effect upon
Usage: the medicine affects my heart rate
Definition: characterized by dignity and propriety
Similar words: decorous
Definition: characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
Usage: the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme
Synonyms: sober, solemn, sedate, grave
Definition: dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
Usage: a grave God-fearing man; a quiet sedate nature; as sober as a judge; a solemn promise; the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
Similar words: serious
Definition: concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Usage: a serious student of history; a serious attempt to learn to ski; gave me a serious look; a serious young man; are you serious or joking?; Don't be so serious!