studied
Translation
deliberate, carefully considered, contrived, affected
Examples
He answered with studied politeness.
He answered with studied politeness.
Her casual air was very studied.
Her casual air was very studied.
Grammar Patterns
((studied)) + noun describing a quality or action. His speech showed studied indifference.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deliberate, calculated, contrived; Antonyms: natural, spontaneous
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'study', implying something that has been thought about or 'studied' beforehand.
Memory Tips
Imagine an actor who has 'studied' their lines and movements so much that their performance seems unnatural or forced.