measured
adjective
ascertained or apportioned by measure.
measuredly
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a word derived from
measured.
Example Sentences
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“Across markets, risk appetite is returning—but measuredly so.”
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
Speaking measuredly, he does not blame the drone attacks for the coup, but said they contributed to a political environment that saw the government “as very weak, unable to protect citizens”.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 21, 2016
His navy suits give him the look of a middle-aged banker, and he speaks measuredly.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 25, 2011
“I’m not irrationally exuberant, but I’m measuredly optimistic.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2011
He listened for a minute and then rapped measuredly, steadying his hand by clutching its wrist with the other.
From What's He Doing in There? by Fritz Leiber
