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sedate

British pronunciation/sɪdˈe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/sɪˈdeɪt/
1

characterized by dignity and propriety

synonyms : staid
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2

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

synonyms : grave
sober
solemn
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to sedate
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

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Examples
1Are the patients sedated?
2A Maine restaurant is sedating its lobsters with marijuana.
3Really sedate.
4His movements are oddly sedate.
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