measured
11 synonyms and 1 antonym for measured, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
unhurried
metrical
mensural
mensurable
Antonyms
How to use measured
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
measured response
measured tone
measured approach
Frequently asked questions
What does “measured” mean?
The word “measured” means careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash. In plain terms, either something worked out by measuring, or a calm, carefully controlled way of acting or speaking.
How do you pronounce “measured”?
“Measured” is pronounced MEH-zhuhd (/ˈmɛʒɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “measured” in a sentence?
Here is “measured” used in a sentence: “She gave a measured response instead of reacting in anger.”
What part of speech is “measured”?
“Measured” is an adjective.
Is “measured” a common word?
“Measured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “measured” have?
“Measured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash.
What is the difference between a "measured" response and a "rushed" one?
A measured response is careful, deliberate, and controlled, suggesting the person weighed their words or actions first. A rushed response is hurried and rash, made without that consideration.
When is someone's tone or reaction described as "measured"?
A tone or reaction is called measured when it is careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash or emotional. The word implies calm restraint and self-control, as in "she gave a measured reply."
What is the difference between the two meanings of "measured"?
"Measured" can mean careful and controlled, as in a measured tone or measured pace, or it can mean determined by measurement, as in the measured distance between two points. Context makes clear which sense is intended.
