Word: sedately
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: se
date
ly
Definition: Calmly, without excessive emotion or force; in a composed manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: sedate
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sedatus
Language: la
Decoded: sedatus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: allayed, calmed, appeased
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.