adj Uncommon

scripted

Scripted (adj) means Written or planned out in advance rather than spontaneous. Example: “The interview felt scripted, with rehearsed answers to every question.”

adj

Written or planned out in advance rather than spontaneous.

"The interview felt scripted, with rehearsed answers to every question."

"It was a scripted moment, not a real surprise."

Predictable and formulaic, as if following a familiar pattern.

"The show's dialogue felt scripted and stiff."

How to use scripted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPlanned out in advance, or (critically) predictable and lacking spontaneity.

Easily confused with

unscripted

Common pairings

scripted response feels scripted unscripted moment

Word forms

more scripted comparative, most scripted superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scripted” mean?

The word “scripted” means written or planned out in advance rather than spontaneous. In plain terms, planned out in advance, or (critically) predictable and lacking spontaneity.

How do you use “scripted” in a sentence?

Here is “scripted” used in a sentence: “The interview felt scripted, with rehearsed answers to every question.”

What part of speech is “scripted”?

“Scripted” is an adjective.

Is “scripted” a common word?

“Scripted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “scripted” have?

“Scripted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: written or planned out in advance rather than spontaneous.