adj Uncommon

exercised

EHK-suh-syzd

Exercised (adj) means having been put to use, trained, or practiced. Example: “His well-exercised muscles were clearly the result of years of training.”

adj

Having been put to use, trained, or practiced.

"His well-exercised muscles were clearly the result of years of training."

verb

Past tense of exercise: did physical activity, or used a right or power.

"She exercised for an hour before work."

How to use exercised

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlready put through physical activity, training, or use.

Word forms

more exercised comparative, most exercised superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “exercised” mean?

The word “exercised” means having been put to use, trained, or practiced. In plain terms, already put through physical activity, training, or use.

How do you pronounce “exercised”?

“Exercised” is pronounced EHK-suh-syzd (/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪzd/ in IPA).

How do you use “exercised” in a sentence?

Here is “exercised” used in a sentence: “His well-exercised muscles were clearly the result of years of training.”

What part of speech is “exercised”?

Depending on how it is used, “exercised” can be an adjective and a verb.

Is “exercised” a common word?

“Exercised” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “exercised” have?

“Exercised” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having been put to use, trained, or practiced.