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
1
Having been put to use, trained, or practiced.
"His well-exercised muscles were clearly the result of years of training."
"The well-exercised dog trotted happily beside its owner all the way home."
"A well-exercised mind finds puzzles easier to solve."
verb
1
Past tense of exercise: did physical activity, or used a right or power.
"She exercised for an hour before work."
"The president exercised his right to veto the plan."
"We exercised in the park every morning during the holiday."
How to use exercised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready put through physical activity, training, or use.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more exercised
- Superlative
- most exercised
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Rhymes for exercised
raised
poised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
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civilised
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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.
