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keyed

The word “keyed” has 1 syllable: keyed.

It's pronounced as /kiːd/.

What is synonym and antonym for keyed?

In the thesaurus, “keyed” has 2 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for keyed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for keyed

  • coordinated
  • reconciled

Antonyms for keyed

  • confused
  • disorganized
  • disrupted
  • disturbed
  • skewed
  • upset

Meanings of keyed

  • verb
    1. To fit (a lock) with a key.
    2. To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
    3. To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.
    4. (telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key).
    5. To operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).
    6. (more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad.
    7. To vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key.
    8. To link (as one might do with a key or legend).
    9. To be identified as a certain taxon when using a key.
    10. To modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic.
    11. To attune to; to set at; to pitch.
    12. To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges.

Example Sentences

  • She keyed in the access code to unlock the door.
  • The musician's performance was keyed to evoke strong emotions in the audience.
  • The detective's keen observation skills were keyed to solving the mystery.
  • Sarah's heightened senses were keyed to any movement in the dark forest.
  • The security system was keyed to recognize authorized personnel.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keyed, such as: confused, coordinated, disorganized, disrupted, disturbed, reconciled, skewed.

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Related Words

quiet

  • allay
  • appease
  • assuage
  • calm
  • compose
  • conservative
  • cool
  • dumb
  • gentle
  • hush
  • hushed
  • low-key
  • low-keyed
  • lull
  • mild
  • modest
  • mollify
  • muffle
  • muffled
  • mute
  • muted
  • muzzle
  • pacify
  • peace
  • peaceful
  • placid
  • please
  • private
  • quieted
  • quietly
  • quietness
  • relax
  • relaxation
  • restful
  • restfulness
  • restrained
  • reticent
  • satisfy
  • secluded
  • sedate
  • serene
  • sereneness
  • serenity
  • settle
  • shush
  • shy
  • silence
  • silent
  • smooth
  • sober
  • soft
  • soften
  • soothe
  • squelch
  • stable
  • stillness
  • subdue
  • subdued
  • tranquil
  • tranquillity
  • unassuming
  • understated
  • unpretentious

tampered

  • encroached
  • fiddled
  • fooled
  • infringed
  • invaded
  • monkeyed
  • played
  • trespassed

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