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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The petite blows were successful in one of every two or three attempts against two of the studied ant species (including the pavement ants) but less effective when a bigger, faster species was involved.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
The petite blows were successful in one of every two or three attempts against two of the studied ant species (including the pavement ants) but less effective when a bigger, faster species was involved.
—Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 26 July 2024
Third, as long as the dosages keep you from getting jittery, caffeine is one the most studied and most effective means to improve cognitive and physical ability.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
However, a new study takes a closer look at yet another, little studied avenue of possible exposure — the existence of PFAS in pesticides used in both agricultural and residential pest control, including pet flea treatments.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 24 July 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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