sedateness
Measured, unhurried manner
Sedateness is the quality of being calm, composed, and unhurried.
It suggests dignified restraint rather than excitement or spontaneity: The sedateness of the ceremony suited the occasion.
The word often describes temperament or atmosphere—a sedate pace, a sedate gathering.
It can imply dullness when liveliness would be welcome.
Dignified, weighty manner
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- statelinessDignified, imposing quality
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
formality · respectability · nobility · grandeur · elegance · refinement · majesty · gentility
State of quiet tranquility
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- placidityState of undisturbed calm
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
calm · serenity · quiescence · restfulness · gentleness · ease · hush · relaxation
Unshakable mental steadiness
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
- imperturbabilityState of being unflappable
unflappability · steadiness · coolness · level-headedness · self-control · patience · reserve · sobriety
Avoidance of excess
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
reserve · discretion · caution · measure · circumspection · self-restraint · inhibition · understatement
gravitas
Dignified, weighty manner
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- statelinessDignified, imposing quality
- decorumFitting social conduct
propriety · formality · respectability · nobility · grandeur · elegance · refinement · majesty · gentility · courtliness
peacefulness
State of quiet tranquility
repose · calm · serenity · quiescence · restfulness · gentleness · ease · hush · relaxation · softness
equanimity
Unshakable mental steadiness
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
imperturbability · unflappability · steadiness · coolness · level-headedness · self-control · patience · reserve · sobriety · stolidity
moderation
Avoidance of excess
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
self-discipline · reserve · discretion · caution · measure · circumspection · self-restraint · inhibition · understatement · conservatism
sedatenessexcitability
Proneness to strong reactions
agitation · frenzy · hysteria · wildness · turbulence
sedatenesslevity
Lack of seriousness
flippancy · frivolity · playfulness · silliness · lightheartedness
sedatenessliveliness
Animated, energetic quality
vivacity · animation · exuberance · boisterousness · hyperactivity
sedate, sedative, sedately, sedation, sedated, sedating, sedates, sedations, unsedated