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Adjective(1) (2) cool and formal in manner(3) under restraint(4) marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes(5) not showy or obtrusive(6) free from ostentation or pretension(7) prudent(8) calm(9) quiet

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(1) In Delicious Chemistry the elements of restrained instrumentation, intelligent arrangement and superbly controlled vocals come together into a powerful compound.(2) The silent feature marked his move from silly comedies to the restrained and earnest dramas that would establish his reputation as a world-class filmmaker.(3) By contrast, a Scottish artiste might play to sodden Glasgow shipwrights, a restrained middle class audience and a temperance rally in the same week.(4) Her latest work, Geometry of Quiet, which received its North American premiere, shows Brown in a mood of restrained , judiciously measured eloquence.(5) The same sale yielded another star lot evocative of time and place: a pair of rosewood bedside steps-cabinets with restrained gilt decoration and marble tops.(6) When some actors tackle simple roles they lay into the character heavily to the point of caricature, but Calder elegantly captures all the restrained physicality and emotional nuances.(7) Unrestrained passengers had a higher risk of being fatally injured compared to restrained passengers and it was found that seat belts are 55% effective in preventing fatalities.(8) He takes the key from Jewel, grabs the two restrained guards and tosses them bodily into her cell and locks them in before joining the rest of the group.(9) He gave his dynamic Futurist paintings a Cubist conception of space, often combined with the extremely restrained colours that characterized the work of Picasso and Braque at this time.(10) The team placed food randomly around the restrained monkey, and it u2018thoughtu2019 the required sequences to get the arm to pick up the food, through trial and error.(11) The count displays the inner calm, the ideal of restrained , and learned manners required of a gentleman.(12) Field's film has two spectacular performances, by Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson, though the overall tone is rather restrained and poetic.(13) Metallic fabrics broke the monotony of a restrained colour palette dominated by greys and blush pink.(14) In that brief glance Vronsky had time to notice the restrained animation that played over her face and fluttered between her shining eyes and the barely noticeable smile that curved her red lips.(15) Tessa just stared for a second, her eyes red, glistening with restrained tears.(16) So in return for having a restrained control over evil and its actions, the people made this being their ruler.
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(1) restrain
Synonyms
Adjective
1. self-controlled
2. muted
3. quiet
4. moderate
5. guarded
6. unemotional


Verb
7. control
8. prevent
10. confine
11. cumber
12. hold back
13. intimidate


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

If you'd simply restrained yourself,
none of this would be happening.

If you'd simply RESTRAINED yourself, none of this would be happening.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 3


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