measured pace
Steady, unhurried movement
A measured pace is a slow, deliberate rate of movement or progress.
The phrase suggests careful control rather than haste—walking with measured pace implies steady, unhurried steps, while proceeding at a measured pace through a project means taking time to do things properly.
The funeral procession moved at a measured pace toward the cemetery.
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- slow and steadyGradual but consistent
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- unhurriedTaking one's time
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
taking your time · stride · tempo · step by step · footsteps · rhythm · one foot in front · methodical · calculated · controlled · gait · tread · walking · walking meditation · careful · slow · march · funeral march
- stealthsneak, ninja, creep, spy, skulk
- gradual progressbaby steps, inching, crawling, creeping, steady growth
- Pacing Termsslow burn, breakneck speed, plodding, galloping, rushing
- walkingwalking, brisk walking, strolling, ambling, sauntering
- Baby Stepscrawling, toddling, wobbling, first steps, standing up
- elegant walksglide, sashay, promenade, catwalk, light step
measured pacesprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
breakneck speed · full tilt · mad dash · dead run · rush
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