figured

[fig-yerd] / ˈfɪg yərd /

ADJECTIVE

calculated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined

STRONG

computed estimated reckoned tallied

ADJECTIVE

conjectural

Synonyms

WEAK

academic assumed doubtful guessing guesstimated hypothetical on a hunch on a long shot putative reputed supposed suppositional suppositious suppositive surmised surmising suspect tentative theoretical uncertain unresolved

Antonyms

WEAK

certain factual proven real truthful

ADJECTIVE

implied

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hidden implicit indirect latent lurking tacit unspoken

STRONG

adumbrated connoted foreshadowed indicated inferred insinuated intended involved meant occult parallel signified suggested symbolized understood unsaid

WEAK

alluded to allusive constructive indicative inferential inherent perceptible potential significative tacitly assumed undeclared unexpressed unuttered wordless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

explicit open

WEAK

explicated expressed stated

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This person knows me better than nearly everyone else on the planet, so I quickly figured out that she didn’t really care whether I’d seen “Michael” or, if I had, what I thought about it.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Make decisions based on your actual math, your actual timeline and your actual life — not the one you think you’re supposed to have figured out by now.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

I figured Embiid, George and young comet Tyrese Maxey would roll their underdog momentum straight into Madison Square Garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Tony Pulis and Sam Allardyce were early to prioritise set-plays, before Sean Dyche figured out the current blueprint, albeit with less success than Arsenal have had.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Or maybe he’d figured it out on his own.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

figured

Example Sentences

Related Words