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
1
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."
2
Predictable and formulaic, as if following a familiar pattern.
"The show's dialogue felt scripted and stiff."
How to use scripted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlanned out in advance, or (critically) predictable and lacking spontaneity.
Easily confused with
unscripted
Common pairings
scripted response
feels scripted
unscripted moment
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more scripted
- Superlative
- most scripted
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Synonyms
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unscripted
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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.
