adverb
- in a calm, dignified, and unhurried manner
Examples
- She walked sedately down the aisle in her wedding dress.
- The elderly gentleman sedately sipped his tea while reading the newspaper.
- The horse moved sedately around the ring during the show.
- They sedately discussed the matter without raising their voices.
- The procession moved sedately through the town square.
- He sedately folded his napkin and placed it beside his plate.