sedately
🇬🇧 UK/sɪ'detli/🇺🇸 US/sɪ'deɪtlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a calm, composed, and unhurried manner.
安详地;镇静地;从容地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.walk sedately从容地走
- 2.move sedately平静地移动
- 3.[speak sedately]沉稳地说话
- 4.[proceed sedately]从容地进行
Example Sentences
- 1.
The elderly professor walked sedately across the stage to accept his award.
- 2.
She sedately folded her hands and waited for the meeting to begin.