measured

adjective

mea·​sured ˈme-zhərd 

ˈmā-

1

: marked by due proportion

2

a

: marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent

a measured gait

b

: metrical

3

: deliberate, calculated

a measured response

measuredly adverb

Synonyms of measured

• calculated
• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• weighed

Examples of measured in a Sentence

This crisis requires a measured response.

She spoke in carefully measured tones.

Recent Examples on the Web

During a congressional hearing in March, her measured comments were notable for their careful nonendorsement of the Iran war. —Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026

The birthdate design is both more ambitious and more measured than critics acknowledge. —Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026

This simple question, in the heat of a reaction, where time and capacity seem to vanish, can be the entire difference between a measured choice and an impulsive reaction. —Patrick Murphy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

The director is more measured in his effective use of Zak Engel’s melancholy score. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mesured, from past participle of mesuren "to measure entry 2"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing measured

• pre-measured

Rhymes for measured

• unmeasured
• leisured
• treasured

Kids Definition

measured

adjective

mea·​sured

ˈmezh-ərd, 

ˈmāzh-

1

a

: regulated or determined by a standard

b

: marked by rhythm : even

walk with measured steps

2

: deliberate entry 2 sense 1, calculated

speak with measured rudeness