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sedate

C1 adj

sedate /səˈdeɪt/ nghĩa là điềm tĩnh, trầm tĩnh

Các nghĩa

  1. điềm tĩnh, trầm tĩnh

    Of a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected by activity or excitement.

    Virgil vvas of a quiet, ſedate Temper; Homer vvas violent, impetuous, and full of Fire.

    But vvho like thee can boaſt a Soul sedate, / So firmly Proof to all the Shocks of Fate?

    He vvas about forty-eight—of a ſedate look, ſomething approaching to gravity.

  2. trang nhã, không cầu kỳ

    Of an object, particularly a building: not overly ornate or showy; not having a strong colour or design.

    broadly

    Facing the Parliament Buildings across James’ Bay arose a sedate stone and cement Post Office.

    The great hotel, with its look of sedate luxury, brooded massively there with people teeming about it.

  3. điềm đạm, không cảm xúc

    Of writing: not emotional; calm, composed.

    broadly

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