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understated
[ uhn-der-stey-tid ]
adjective
- restrained in design, presentation, etc.; low-key:
the understated elegance of the house.
Other Word Forms
- ܲd·ٲĻ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of understated1
Example Sentences
The Al Pacino I saw in “The Godfather” was so understated, he didn’t have to do much.
A nicely understated anxiety in Edgar-Jones’ portrayal conveys her new life in suburban San Diego.
It was refreshing to get a somewhat understated conclusion to this intense, 15-hour ride.
But just when the film’s missteps start to frustrate, the story lands on a stunningly understated moment that suggests the potentially rich character study underneath.
Subtract, released in May 2023, presented a more understated, introspective side to the star's bubbly pop persona - with production from The National's Aaron Dessner.
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