measured
adjective
Simple meaning
Rhythmically written in meter.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɛʒɚd
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Definition
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adjective
That has been determined by measurement.
of poetry etc.
Rhythmically written in meter; metrical.
Deliberate but restrained.
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- “The musician played the piece with a slow, measured rhythm that was very soothing.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: that has been determined by measurement
Antonyms
Sense: that has been determined by measurement
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