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restrained
[ ri-streynd ]
/ rɪˈstreɪnd /
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adjective
characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
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OTHER WORDS FROM restrained
re·strain·ed·ly, adverbnon·re·strained, adjectiveWords nearby restrained
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restrained
/ (rɪˈstreɪnd) /
adjective
(of a person or person's manner) calm and unemotional
(of clothes, décor, etc) subtle and tasteful
Derived forms of restrained
restrainedly (rɪˈstreɪnɪdlɪ), adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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