Sedately

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Calmly, without excessive emotion or force; in a composed manner.
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a sedate manner wordnet

Synonyms

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calmlyearnestlygrandlygravelygrimlyloftily

Etymology

From sedate + -ly.

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