Read the dictionary definition of sedate. All definitions for this word.
1. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
1. The patient must be sedated before the operation
2. characterized by dignity and propriety
3. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
1. a grave God-fearing man
2. a quiet sedate nature
3. as sober as a judge
4. a solemn promise
5. the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence