Synonyms for sedateness
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Synonyms by meaning
Noun
2. Moderation
moderation, serenity, composure, temperance, tranquility US, tranquillity UK, placidity, calmness
Definitions
- n. 1
The state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance
Example sentences
- gravity Without gravity we would be hurled off into space.
- seriousness I am well aware of the seriousness of the situation.
- sobriety Yanni is strongly devoted to his sobriety.
- moderation It's all right to drink, but drink in moderation.
- serenity You reflect the serenity of the sea in your eyes.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sedateness | steady | |
| gravity | falling | |
| seriousness | steady | |
| sobriety | rising | |
| solemnity | steady | |
| moderation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- gravity3
- 8 letters
- serenity4, sobriety4, calmness2
- 9 letters
- composure3, solemnity4, placidity, staidness, solemness
- 10 letters
- moderation4, temperance3
- 11 letters
- seriousness4, tranquility4
- 12 letters
- tranquillity4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gravity3 = 3 syllables).