Word
rehearsed
Phoneticsre·hearsed
US/ɹiˈhɝst/
UK/ɹɪhˈɜːsd/
Definition
adj. practiced many times so that it is ready for a performance or a meeting. It can also describe something that feels planned and not natural.
adj. prepared or practiced in advance of a public performance or presentation. Often describes speech or behavior that appears calculated rather than spontaneous.
Examples
“The actors gave a perfectly rehearsed performance.”
“His apology sounded too rehearsed to be sincere, as if he had spent hours practicing it in front of a mirror.”
“While the technical aspects of the play were flawlessly rehearsed, the lead actor struggled to maintain a sense of emotional spontaneity during the final act of the opening night.”
Examples
simple
“The actors gave a perfectly rehearsed performance.”
contextual
“His apology sounded too rehearsed to be sincere, as if he had spent hours practicing it in front of a mirror.”
complex
“While the technical aspects of the play were flawlessly rehearsed, the lead actor struggled to maintain a sense of emotional spontaneity during the final act of the opening night.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'sound', 'look', or 'seem'.
Real-World Examples
“The airline said that it was carefully planned and rehearsed, with the aircraft flying at 150 knots (172 mph), when they went over the stadium.” “It added that the flights were performed with the "approved and rehearsed safety altitude and speed limits for the flypast".” Word family
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