Definition & Meaning of "understated"in English

understated

presented or expressed in a restrained or subtle manner

restrained

unostentatious

Grammatical Information

Composition

past participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most understated

Comparative

more understated

gradable

domain

style, expression, aesthetics

Examples

The decor of the room was understated, with neutral colors and simple furnishings.

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