studied

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adjective

stud·​ied ˈstə-dēd How to pronounce studied (audio)
Synonyms of studiednext
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

studiedness

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noun

stud·​ied·​ness
plural -es
: the quality or state of being studied

Examples of studied in a Sentence

Adjective She gave a studied response. He viewed us with a studied indifference.
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Adjective
And for less studied organisms, such as sea sponges, that timeline can be even longer. K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026 Apa worked extensively with a dialect coach and closely studied clips of Stewart’s movies. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 May 2026 But illicit drugs are less studied. Regina G. Barber, NPR, 12 May 2026 Creatine, used to increase muscle size, is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market and has numerous benefits. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for studied

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 11 Jun. 2026.

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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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