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SEDATENESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A trait of dignified seriousness
Synonyms:
sedateness; solemness; solemnity; staidness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("sedateness" is a kind of...):
earnestness; serious-mindedness; seriousness; sincerity (the trait of being serious)
Derivation:
sedate (characterized by dignity and propriety)
sedate (dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises)