studied

adjective

stud·​ied ˈstə-dēd How to pronounce studied (audio)
1
: carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
a studied response
2
: knowledgeable, learned
studied in the craft of blacksmithing
3
: produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation : calculated
studied indifference
spoke with a studied accent
studiedly adverb
studiedness noun

Examples of studied in a Sentence

She gave a studied response. He viewed us with a studied indifference.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of studied was in the 15th century

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“Studied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studied. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

studied

adjective
stud·​ied ˈstəd-ēd How to pronounce studied (audio)
1
: carefully thought out or prepared : thoughtful
your judgments are always studied and fair
2
: knowledgeable, learned
studied in the craft of blacksmithing
3
: intentional, deliberate
a studied insult
studiedly adverb

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