Synonyms

studied

American

[stuhd-eed] / ˈstʌd id /

adjective

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

studied simplicity.

Synonyms:

considered, deliberate
carefully deliberated.

a studied approval.

Synonyms:

considered
learned.

studied British

/ ˈstʌdɪd /

adjective

carefully practised, designed, or premeditated

a studied reply
an archaic word for learned

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Related Words

See elaborate.

Other Word Forms

nonstudied adjective
studiedly adverb
studiedness noun
well-studied adjective

Etymology

Origin of studied

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

Example Sentences

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Once a professor who studied right-wing politicians, Goodwin has now been tempted to try and become one.

From BBC

Until now, much of microbiome research has focused on bacteria that can be grown and studied in the lab.

From Science Daily

Sam attended Georgia Southern University and studied marketing and logistics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gottlieb and a team of researchers studied trends in healthcare jobs and wages over four decades.

From Barron's

He had dreamed of becoming a coach and had studied for a masters in physical culture and sports, Angels of Sport said.

From BBC

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