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sedately

🇬🇧 UK/sɪ'detli/🇺🇸 US/sɪ'deɪtlɪ/
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Definitions

adv.

In a calm, composed, and unhurried manner.

安详地;镇静地;从容地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sed
+
ateto make, having
+
lyin the manner of
=sedately

Common 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.

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