measured

measured

adj

Definition of MEASURED

1

: marked by due proportion

2

a : marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent <a measured gait> b : metrical

3

: deliberate, calculated <a measured response>

— mea·sured·ly adverb

Examples of MEASURED

1. This crisis requires a measured response.
2. She spoke in carefully measured tones.

First Known Use of MEASURED

14th century

Related to MEASURED

Synonyms: advised, calculated, considered, knowing, deliberate, reasoned, studied, thoughtful, thought-out, weighed

Antonyms: casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied

Related Words: aforethought, premeditated, prepense; educated, informed; intentional, purposeful; designed, intended, planned, projected; careful, meticulous; foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, prudent

Near Antonyms: half-cocked, ill-advised; chance, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random; aimless, desultory, purposeless; hasty, hurried, rushed; abrupt, impetuous, sudden; automatic, extemporaneous, impromptu, instinctive, spontaneous

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