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   restrained

   /rɪˈstreɪnd/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate: "his restrained, gentlemanly voice" Similar self-controlledcontrolledself-restrainedmoderatenot given to excessessobersteadyphlegmaticunemotionalinhibitedundemonstrativeunassumingquietcalmthoughtfulreticentdiscreetguardedOpposite immoderateemotional
   • ▪ (of colour, decoration, etc.) not excessively showy or ornate; understated: "the drawings, with their restrained colours, give a feeling of peace and contemplation" Similar mutedsoftpalesubdueddiscreetsubtlequietunobtrusiveunostentatiousunderstatedartistictastefulgracefulOpposite garishloudextravagant
   • ▪ kept under control: "a patch of land turned into a restrained wilderness"
   • ▪ held in place (used especially of a person in a vehicle secured by a seat belt): "the head and chest injuries that even restrained drivers can suffer through impact with the steering wheel"

   Derivatives

   • 1. restrainedly adverb

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   The meaning of RESTRAINED is marked by restraint : not excessive or extravagant. How to use restrained in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRESTRAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Restrain means to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, or to limit the growth or force of something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   Restrain is a verb that means to prevent, limit, or control something or someone. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and legal usage of restrain from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Restrained means characterized by restraint, or the ability to control one's emotions or actions. See how to use this word in sentences from various sources, such as newspapers, books, and online publications.

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   Restrained means acting in a calm and controlled way, or being controlled. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.

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   Restrain means to hold back, keep in check, or limit someone or something. Learn the origin, usage, and related words of restrain from Dictionary.com.

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   Definition of restrained adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.