Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sedated
Adjective
/sɪˈdeɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Calm or quieted, often through the use of medication.
Examples
- After the surgery, the patient felt sedated and blissfully relaxed.
- The veterinarian sedated the cat to perform a dental procedure.
- She was feeling sedated after taking her anti-anxiety medication.
Meaning
To be sedated means to be in a state where one is relaxed, tranquil, or immobilized, usually due to the effects of a sedative drug.
Synonyms
- calm
- tranquilized
- soothing
- relaxed
