measured language
noun phraseUK /ˈmɛʒəd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US /ˈmɛʒərd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Words that are chosen carefully and calmly.
The teacher used measured language when she talked about the mistake.
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2. Language that avoids strong or extreme words.
The report used measured language to describe the problem.
3. Speech that is steady and controlled, not rushed.
His measured language helped everyone stay calm.
4. Writing that is exact and not exaggerated.
The scientist's measured language made the results easy to trust.