Definitions for restrained
re·strained

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. restrained, reticent, unemotionaladjective

   cool and formal in manner

2. restrainedadjective

   under restraint

3. moderate, restrainedadjective

   marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

   "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"

4. quiet, restrainedadjective

   not showy or obtrusive

   "clothes in quiet good taste"

5. guarded, restrainedadjective

   prudent

   "guarded optimism"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. restrainedadjective

   Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.

   He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.

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1. restrained

   Restrained refers to being controlled, limited, or restricted, either in action, emotion or freedom. It can also pertain to being characterized by reserve or moderation, not overly expressive or indulgent. In physical contexts, it can mean being held back or tied down.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Restrained

   of Restrain

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1. irredentas

How to pronounce restrained?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of restrained in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of restrained in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of restrained in a Sentence

1. Dan Donohoe:

   Although the incident does not appear to have been sexually motivated, the charges reflect that the attack involved an attempted or threatened penetration with a broom handle while one student was restrained by several others.

2. Zou Lan:

   In some cities, the property prices surged too fast, causing the approval and issuance of personal mortgages to be restrained, once housing prices stabilise, the supply and demand of mortgages in those cities will be normalized too.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   Keeping a low profile does not allow passion or excitement, unless it is restrained. Lying low does definitely not stand any limelight.

4. Kaylee Muthart:

   So I pushed my thumb, pointer, and middle finger into each eye. I gripped each eyeball, twisted, and pulled until each eye popped out of the socket — it felt like a massive struggle, the hardest thing I ever had to do, because I could no longer see, I don't know if there was blood. But I know the drugs numbed the pain. I'm pretty sure I would have tried to claw right into my brain if a pastor hadn't heard me screaming, ‘I want to see the light!’ — which I don't recall saying — and restrained me.

5. Edward R. Murrow:

   I am entirely persuaded that the American public is more reasonable, restrained and mature than most of the broadcast industry's planners believe. Their fear of controversy is not warranted by the evidence.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=restrained
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Restrained
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained