measuredly
- adverb
- /ˈmɛʒərdli/
- Reading that phrase years later, I saw him before me once again, walking slowly and measuredly along the mountain path.
Examples
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The scientist measuredly recorded her observations, ensuring accuracy in her data.
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Then, as if to kindle his appetite and savor the anticipation, he slowly and measuredly spread caviar on them.
Fiction book (1996) -
Over the past 50 years, the market value of bashable rivets has risen calmly, measuredly from three and a quarter to 27 and a half Yankee dollars per keg-barrel.
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She answered the question measuredly, taking time to consider her words carefully.
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He walked measuredly to the podium, clearly focused on his speech.
Synonyms
In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm
To do something on purpose and with care
To act with good sense and careful thought
In a sensible way that shows good judgment
To do something in a careful way to avoid danger or mistakes
In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding
In an organized step by step way
In a careful way that avoids risk
In a way that shows good judgment and practical choices
In a careful way to avoid future problems
In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
To do something carefully because you feel responsible
In a calm, fair way without strong feeling or bias
In a wise and thoughtful way
In a planned, careful way to get a particular result
To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry
To act carefully after thinking about possible problems and results
Antonyms
How Carefully
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word measuredly comes from measure, a word for checking size or amount, plus the adverb -ly, so it means 'in a careful, steady way'. Think of someone measuring twice with a ruler before cutting; that's why measuredly describes slow, deliberate action.