sedated

verb

Definition of sedatednext
past tense of sedate
as in narcotized

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  1. stupefied
  2. relaxed
  3. relieved
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  • Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • British explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett, who wandered the Amazon for 22 years at the beginning of the 20th century before vanishing without a trace, wrote that the breath of the anaconda stupefied its prey.
    — Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Definition of stupefied
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  • The straight-leg cut keeps the silhouette relaxed, while the five-pocket design gives the pants a classic denim feel.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The natural fabric layers seamlessly into English cottages, cozy urban apartments, and relaxed California homes alike, delivering gentle movement without overwhelming a space.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of relaxed
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  • Alex Vesia relieved Diaz, but Chourio scored on a bouncing single by Bauers, a Huntington Beach native.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After years of no progress and no communication, Crenshaw locals are relieved that the city is paying attention.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieved
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