Meaning & use
understated
Presented in a subtle, restrained way rather than emphasized or exaggerated.
See it in a sentence
The dress had an understated elegance that didn't rely on flashy details.
His understated performance let the story speak for itself without exaggeration.
A note on using this word
Understated is generally a compliment, praising restraint and subtlety rather than criticizing something as lacking.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
flashyexaggerated
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