Measured (Adjective)
Meaning 1
The rhythmic arrangement of syllables.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The poet's use of measured verse created a soothing melody that echoed through the ages.
- Her measured cadence added a sense of gravity to the spoken word.
- The measured rhythm of the poem's stanzas was a hallmark of the poet's unique style.
- The measured beat of the drum accompanied the singer's lilting voice.
- The poet's measured phrasing added a sense of deliberation to the emotional lyrics.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"; "he made a deliberate decision not to respond negatively".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Having notes of fixed rhythmic value.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The composition consisted of measured quarter notes that formed a repeating pattern.
- She began by composing measured half notes on each beat of the song.
- Using only whole and half notes allowed him to convey a more stately tempo in the piano solo, due to their measured values.
- Tapped into place on each line and space, every measure provided specific cues about tempo for readers: we watched rows with smaller measurements approach high cadence that put pieces near line-buoys’ red borders near crashing zones!
- Dropped without crescendos only falling downward motions.
Synonyms
Meaning 4
Unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed".
Classification
All adjective clusters.