Seated in a way looking dignified (6)

I believe the answer is:

sedate

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'dignified' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'seated in a way looking' is the wordplay.
'seated' anagrams to 'SEDATE'.
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(Other definitions for sedate that I've seen before include "Calm, sober" , "Seated strangely in a demure sort of way" , "Administer a calming drug" , "Quiet and dignified" , "not disturbed by passion or excitement?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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