SEDATED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

sedated

verb

Definition of sedated

past tense of sedate

as in narcotized

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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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My entire goal was to stay as relaxed as possible and let the contractions keep doing the work—an extremely challenging task as the intensity continued to build.

— Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Silhouettes are becoming more considered, with wide-leg, barrel and relaxed straight fits driving demand.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxed

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While we are relieved that Heidi has received medical care and is safe, we are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a journalist doing her job and urge a thorough investigation and follow-through from authorities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Because of this closeness, many at CNN seem relieved that Thompson will stay aboard.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieved

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