adj
scripted
adj
1
Written or planned out in advance rather than spontaneous.
"The interview felt scripted, with rehearsed answers to every question."
"It was a scripted moment, not a real surprise."
2
Predictable and formulaic, as if following a familiar pattern.
"The show's dialogue felt scripted and stiff."
How to Use Scripted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlanned out in advance, or (critically) predictable and lacking spontaneity.
Easily confused with
unscripted
Common pairings
scripted response
feels scripted
unscripted moment
Word Forms
more scripted comparative, most scripted superlative
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