sedate

adj 1: characterized by dignity and propriety [syn: {staid}]

2: dignified and somber in manner or character; "a grave

God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "sober as a

judge"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"

[syn: {grave}, {sober}, {solemn}]

v : cause to be calm or quiet; "The patient must be sedated

before the operation" [syn: {calm}, {tranquilize}, {tranquillize}]

[ant: {stimulate}]