metered
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- adjective
- /ˈmiːtərd/
- Literature
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métrico
- She composed a metered sonnet that adhered strictly to the traditional poetic form, showcasing her skill.
And even phrases, even meters feel intuitively, you know, more balanced than odd metered phrases.
- And even phrases, even meters feel intuitively, you know, more balanced than odd metered phrases.
Examples
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SCHMIDT: We're in a situation where we're going from a model where everything you saw was true and was highly metered—that is, highly controlled—to an explosion of information where not everything you see is true.
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The beat I got was pretty wild and odd-metered, almost Coltranesque, and somebody asked if I'd been under a lot of stress.
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It is these same artists who would look over a manuscript of mine and find the one most metered, rhymed, and familiar.
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And even phrases, even meters feel intuitively, you know, more balanced than odd metered phrases.
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The poem's beauty lies in its metered structure, which creates a rhythmic flow that captivates readers.
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As the bard recited his tales, the metered verses danced in the air, enchanting all who listened.
Synonyms
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Happening with a steady, regular beat like music or movement
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Having a regular rhythm of syllables in poetry or music
Relating to the rhythmic pattern of syllables in a poem
Music with a regular steady beat like a march
How Rhythmic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word metered comes from the Greek root metron, which means 'measure', and the same idea is in the English word meter. In poetry, a metered line is like a measured step or beat, so the rhythm is regular.