restrained
/ris'treind/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by self-control or moderation: Describes a person, behavior, or expression that is kept under control, not excessive or emotional.
- Not showy or flamboyant: Describes something, such as style, design, or color, that is subtle, tasteful, and not intended to attract excessive attention.
- Limited or held back: Describes something that is kept within certain limits or under restriction.
Examples of Usage
Describing behavior or emotion:
- Despite the provocation, his response was calm and restrained.
- She gave a restrained smile, not wanting to show too much enthusiasm.
Describing style or appearance:
- The room was decorated in restrained elegance, with neutral colors and simple lines.
- He prefers a restrained style of dressing, avoiding bright patterns.
Describing a limited or controlled state:
- Growth in the sector has been restrained by new regulations.
- The dog was restrained by a short leash.
Advanced Usage
"To be restrained in one's praise": To offer praise cautiously or moderately, without exaggeration.
- The critic was restrained in his praise for the film, noting several flaws.
"A restrained interpretation": A performance or analysis that is controlled and avoids excessive emotion or embellishment.
- The pianist gave a powerful yet restrained interpretation of the sonata.
Variants and Related Words
Restrain (verb): To hold back, control, or limit.
- He had to restrain his anger.
Restraint (noun): The act of restraining or the state of being restrained; self-control.
- She showed great restraint in a difficult situation.
Unrestrained (adjective): Not restrained; uncontrolled, excessive.
- The children's laughter was unrestrained and joyful.
Synonyms
- Controlled: Managed or kept in check.
- Subdued: Quiet, low-key, or toned down.
- Moderate: Average in amount, intensity, or quality; not extreme.
- Reserved: Slow to reveal emotions or opinions.
Related Phrases
- Hold/keep in check: To control or restrain something.
- The government is trying to keep inflation in check.
Related Idioms
- With restraint: Acting with self-control.
- He managed the crisis with great restraint.
Adjective
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prudent
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guarded optimism
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not showy or obtrusive
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clothes in quiet good taste
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marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
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moderate in his demands
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restrained in his response
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under restraint
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cool and formal in manner
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