sedate
intermediateB1/sɪˈdeɪt/ · se-date
Calm, quiet, or composed in manner.
Meanings
Calm, quiet, or composed in manner.
پرامن، خاموش، یا طریقے سے مرکوز ہونا۔
خاموش
khamosh
Common Collocations
- sedate environment
- sedate attitude
- sedate lifestyle
Example Sentences
She remained sedate despite the chaos around her.
وہ اپنے ارد گرد کی افراتفری کے باوجود خاموش رہی۔
Woh apne ird gird ki aafratfari ke bawajood khamosh rahi.
His sedate demeanor helped to defuse the tension in the room.
اس کی خاموش عادت نے کمرے میں تناؤ کو کم کرنے میں مدد فراہم کی۔
Us ki khamosh aadat ne kamray mein tanav ko kam karne mein madad faraham ki.
They chose a sedate venue for their wedding ceremony.
انہوں نے اپنی شادی کی تقریب کے لئے ایک خاموش مقام کا انتخاب کیا۔
Unhon ne apni shadi ki taqreeb ke liye aik khamosh maqam ka intekhab kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sedate' as a calm sea, still and peaceful.
A tranquil lake with no waves, symbolizing calmness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموشی میں اسرار ہیں، یہ خاموشی بھی زیادہ نہ ہو جائے۔
Khamoshi mein asrar hain, ye khamoshi bhi zyada na ho jaye.
There are secrets in silence, let not this silence be too much.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموش رہنا بہتر ہے
Khamosh rehna behtar hai
It is better to remain silent.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sedatus" — calm, quiet
First known use: 16th century
The word 'sedate' has its roots in Latin, where 'sedatus' means 'calm.' It has evolved in English to describe a state of calmness or tranquility.