Sentence example with the word 'measured'

measured

a, calculated, deliberate, gauged, mapped, periodical, quantitative, seasonal, stinting, undeviating

Definition adj. having notes of fixed rhythmic value

Last update: July 20, 2015


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The measured sound approached near and more near, and presently a loud whistle was heard in the same direction.   [adjective]

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"I know that man," he said in a cold, measured tone, evidently calculated to frighten Pierre.   [adjective]

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This declaration, made in a measured but firm tone, struck the stranger as grave.   [adjective]

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There is no longer the measured quiet sound of throbbing activity, like the sound of boiling water, but diverse discordant sounds of disorder.   [adjective]

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His answers are always well measured.   [adjective]

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The measured aberrations of the spherical lenses were much reduced relative to the original design (figure 5).   [adjective]

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Here are words which, uttered, or rather thundered, with proper emphasis, and in measured time, shall quiet the most unruly temper: "'Why rage the heathen furiously'."   [Please select]

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It was the day of long sermons, when a preacher who measured his discourse by the sands of an hour-glass was deemed moderate.   [Please select]

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