sedately

In composed fashion

Sedately means in a calm, unhurried, and dignified manner.

The word suggests composure and restraint rather than excitement or haste: The elderly couple walked sedately through the garden.

It often implies a deliberate, measured pace that some might find overly slow or staid: The procession moved sedately down the aisle.

calm

calmly

In a tranquil manner

quietly · gently · peacefully · unhurriedly · leisurely · relaxedly · unruffled · coolly · collectedly · evenly

dignified

stately

Grand and imposing

solemnly · ceremoniously · grandly · majestically · decorously · primly · properly · demurely · soberly · gravely

unhurried

slowly

At reduced speed

gradually · methodically · steadily · languidly · ploddingly · pokily · carefully · cautiously

Opposites
energy and activity level

sedatelyfrantically

In desperate haste

frenetically · wildly · energetically · vigorously · hyperactively

emotional intensity

sedatelyexcitedly

In a thrilled manner

hysterically · passionately · feverishly · manically · agitatedly

decorum and propriety

sedatelyboisterously

In a loud, energetic way

wildly · raucously · rowdily · noisily · rambunctiously

Family

sedate, sedated, sedates, sedateness, unsedated

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