measuredly
- adverb
- /ˈmɛʒərdli/
:
medidamente
- 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
978
1.0
In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm
320
3.7
To do something on purpose and with care
112
2.3
To act with good sense and careful thought
72
2.4
In a sensible way that shows good judgment
70
2.3
To do something in a careful way to avoid danger or mistakes
43
3.7
In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding
27
4.0
In an organized step by step way
17
5.0
In a careful way that avoids risk
15
3.7
In a way that shows good judgment and practical choices
8
5.0
In a careful way to avoid future problems
8
4.2
In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement
7
6.5
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
5
5.4
To do something carefully because you feel responsible
5
6.7
In a calm, fair way without strong feeling or bias
3
6.3
In a wise and thoughtful way
1
6.8
In a planned, careful way to get a particular result
1
3.6
To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry
1
8.3
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.