MEANING
Deliberate, controlled, and carefully paced, especially of speech, action, or judgment.
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Use for deliberate speech, movement, or judgment.Let controlled pacing signal caution, authority, or suppressed feeling.
Words that belong together
- measured response
- measured tone
- measured pace
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Her measured reply gave the room time to understand the accusation.
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Usage notes
The adjectival sense suggests self-command and careful pacing, not simply slowness; it commonly modifies speech, steps, or judgment.
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