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Studied (adjective) means Deliberately and carefully done rather than natural or spontaneous. Example: “His studied calm hid how nervous he really was.”
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1
Deliberately and carefully done rather than natural or spontaneous.
"His studied calm hid how nervous he really was."
"She gave a studied shrug, pretending the news did not bother her."
"The actor's studied politeness made the whole conversation feel rather cold."
2
Having gained knowledge through study; learned.
"He is well studied in theology."
"I promise, if I wake up as a girl, I will make up for it by having many boys, who will be the most studied and pious boys."
— Abby Chava Stein, Becoming Eve (2019)
"She is well studied in classical literature."
"I asked a man well read, well studied in Nietzsche, what the lifelong task was. He could not say. He had only read and studied and loved Nietzsche’s books."
— O. K. Bouwsma, An Introduction to Nietzsche’s Letters (1969)
How to use studied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither carefully practiced and deliberate, or knowledgeable through study.
Common pairings
studied indifference
a studied response
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What does “studied” mean?
The word “studied” means deliberately and carefully done rather than natural or spontaneous. In plain terms, either carefully practiced and deliberate, or knowledgeable through study.
How do you pronounce “studied”?
“Studied” is pronounced STUHD-eed (/ˈstʌd.id/ in IPA).
How do you use “studied” in a sentence?
Here is “studied” used in a sentence: “His studied calm hid how nervous he really was.”
What part of speech is “studied”?
“Studied” is an adjective.
Is “studied” a common word?
“Studied” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “studied” have?
“Studied” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deliberately and carefully done rather than natural or spontaneous.
What is the difference between studied and spontaneous?
They are opposites. A studied action is deliberate and carefully planned, done with conscious effort — like a studied smile. A spontaneous one is natural and unplanned, arising on impulse. Describing behaviour as studied suggests it was worked out in advance rather than felt in the moment.
Is studied a positive or negative word?
It is usually mildly negative or neutral. Calling someone's charm or indifference 'studied' hints that it is put on for effect rather than genuine. It can, however, simply mean thorough and deliberate, as in a studied response, where the careful thought behind it is a good thing.
What is an example of studied in a sentence?
You might say, 'She replied with studied calm,' meaning her composure was deliberately maintained rather than natural or unforced. Other examples include a studied nonchalance, a studied politeness, or a studied silence — each describing an attitude carefully adopted for effect rather than genuinely felt.
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