studied
Translation
studied, deliberate, affected
Examples
He answered with studied politeness.
He answered with studied politeness.
Her casualness seemed a bit studied.
Her casualness seemed a bit studied.
Grammar Patterns
((studied)) + noun carefully planned or deliberate He gave a studied smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deliberate, intentional, calculated; Antonyms: natural, spontaneous
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to study', implying an action or quality that has been 'studied' or thought out.
Memory Tips
Imagine an action that looks so carefully planned it's as if someone 'studied' how to do it, making it seem unnatural.