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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