Measured meaning

What does “measured” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“measured” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having notes of fixed rhythmic value.

measured

having notes of fixed rhythmic value
Synonymsmensural mensurable
the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
Synonymsmetrical metric
carefully thought out in advance
“a calculated insult”
“with measured irony”
Synonymsdeliberate calculated
unhurried and with care and dignity
“walking at the same measured pace”
“with all deliberate speed”
Synonymscareful deliberate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University