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
Never did question, not to say doubt, cause those soft, square-ended fingers to move one atom less measuredly in the construction of Mrs. Bevis's muffetee, the sole knittable thing her nature seemed capable of.
From Paul Faber, Surgeon by George MacDonald
