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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

  • Metrical
  • Metric

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

  • Deliberate
  • Calculated

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

  • Mensurable
  • Mensural

Meaning 4

Unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Deliberate
  • Careful
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