sedating

UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
sedatinggerund / present participle
UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective meaning calming or sleep-inducing.
Translations
The doctor prescribed a sedating medication to help with anxiety.
Врач прописал успокаивающее лекарство для помощи при тревоге.
The sedating effect of the drug was noticeable within an hour.
Седативный эффект препарата был заметен в течение часа.
Definitions
Having a calming or tranquilizing effect.
The sedating music helped her relax after a long day.
Inducing drowsiness or sleep.
The sedating medication made him feel sleepy within minutes.
sedatingnoun
UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act of administering a sedative.
Definitions
The act or process of administering a sedative so as to calm or induce sleep.
Sedating a large animal requires specialist skills.
sedateverb

sedating

Gerund

sedated
Past Simple
sedated
Past Participle
sedating
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈdeɪt/
US
/sɪˈdeɪt/
Translations
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the procedure.
Врач решил успокаивать пациента перед процедурой.
They had to sedate the animal to perform the surgery.
Им пришлось усыплять животное, чтобы провести операцию.
Definitions
To administer a sedative drug to someone in order to calm or induce sleep.
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the surgery to ensure they remained calm and still.
To calm, soothe, or quieten without necessarily using drugs.
The gentle music helped to sedate the anxious passengers.
sedateadjective
Definitions
Calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by excitement or agitation.
The sedate atmosphere of the library made it the perfect place to study.
Slow and relaxed, often in a way that seems dull or unexciting.
The sedate pace of the small town was a stark contrast to the bustling city life she was used to.
Dignified and serious in character or manner; staid and respectable.
In his sedate black suit, he looked every inch the seasoned diplomat.