scripted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
written or prepared before it is read or performed, like a speech or a TV show.
prepared in writing or planned beforehand rather than being spontaneous or improvised.
Simple“The comedian's jokes felt natural, but the entire show was actually scripted.”
In context“The documentary was criticized for including several scripted scenes that were presented to the audience as spontaneous interactions.”
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
feeling fake or not natural because it seems too planned.
lacking spontaneity or authenticity; perceived as artificial, trite, or overly predictable.
Simple“Her apology sounded scripted, as if she didn't really mean what she said.”
In context“The politician's response felt scripted and hollow, failing to address the raw emotion of the voters' concerns.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
controlled or performed by a computer program.
executed or controlled by a script or automated sequence of commands.
Simple“The software update includes a scripted process that runs automatically at midnight.”
In context“The administrator used a scripted routine to migrate the user data, ensuring that the complex permissions remained intact throughout the transition.”
SynonymsAntonyms
“This year, he scripted jokes for Gatwa, as a writer on Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK .”