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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance uncountable
2. 2
   a trait of dignified seriousness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

composurecoolcourtlinessdignityearnestnessformality

Etymology

From sedate + -ness.

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