sedate

English

/sɪˈdeɪt/, /səˈdeɪt/

adj
Definitions
  • (of a person or their behaviour) Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.
  • (of an object, particularly a building) Not overly ornate or showy.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *sed- (sit).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sed-

Gloss

sit

Concept
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Ontological Category

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Kanji

座

Emoji
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