“measured”

Definitions

• adjective

  having notes of fixed rhythmic value

  Synonyms: mensural, mensurable, a, accordant, admeasured, alike, alternate, an, antispastic, any, appraised, assessed

• adjective

  the rhythmic arrangement of syllables

  Synonyms: metrical, metric

• adjective

  carefully thought out in advance

  Synonyms: deliberate, calculated

  • Example:“a calculated insult”
  • Example:“with measured irony”

• adjective

  unhurried and with care and dignity

  Synonyms: careful, deliberate

  • Example:“walking at the same measured pace”
  • Example:“with all deliberate speed”