1
: carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
a studied response
2
: knowledgeable, learned
studied in the craft of blacksmithing
3
: produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation : calculated
studied indifference
spoke with a studied accent
studiedly
adverb
studiedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of studied in a Sentence
She gave a studied response.
He viewed us with a studied indifference.
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Adam Bradley, New York Times, 10 May 2024
Stein’s rhythmic, studied prose could capture a personality in a single line.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024
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studied
adjective
stud·ied
ˈstəd-ēd 
1
: carefully thought out or prepared : thoughtful
your judgments are always studied and fair
2
: knowledgeable, learned
studied in the craft of blacksmithing
3
: intentional, deliberate
a studied insult
studiedly
adverb
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