studied

[ stuhd-eed ]

adjective

1. marked by or suggestive of conscious effort; not spontaneous or natural; affected:

   studied simplicity.

   Synonyms: considered, deliberate

2. carefully deliberated:

   a studied approval.

   Synonyms: considered

3. learned.

studied

/ ˈstʌdɪd /

adjective

1. carefully practised, designed, or premeditated

   a studied reply

2. See learned
   an archaic word for learned

Derived Forms

• ˈstudiedly, adverb
• ˈstudiedness, noun

Other Words From

• studied·ly adverb
• studied·ness noun
• non·studied adjective
• well-studied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of studied¹

First recorded in 1520–30; study + -ed ²

Synonym Study

See elaborate.

Example Sentences

He had studied accounting in college, but he had become a cop for the same reason as Ramos.

From The Daily Beast

Ever since it was created in 1965, politicians and researchers have studied and debated its effectiveness.

From The Daily Beast

However, it deserves to be carefully studied in order to update the information which is provided to the volunteers.

From The Daily Beast

When I studied in London back in 2005, I actually saw the ballet, too.

From The Daily Beast

And that was the real bad news for Young Living, because a drug has to be studied and claims verified.

From The Daily Beast

The aged woman made no reply; her eyes still studied Ramona's face, and she still held her hand.

From Project Gutenberg

Five of the number had studied with Liszt before, and the young men are artists already before the public.

From Project Gutenberg

The voice of the orator peculiarly should be free from studied effects, and responsive to motive.

From Project Gutenberg

After having lessons from private instructors, this artist studied under Lenbach.

From Project Gutenberg

He produced a watch and studied it frowningly, then dismissed us and the recital of our troubles with a ponderous gesture.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• calculated
• considered
• designed
• planned
• prepared
• thoughtful