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Definitions for understated
ˌʌn dərˈsteɪ tɪdun·der·stat·ed

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. understated, unostentatious, unpretentiousadjective

    exhibiting restrained good taste

    "the room is pleasant and understated"

Wiktionary

  1. understatedadjective

    Restrained and unpretentious.

Wikipedia

  1. Understated

    Understated is the eighth solo album by the Scottish singer/songwriter Edwyn Collins, released 25 March 2013 on AED Records. It reached number 66 in the UK album charts upon its week.

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  1. understated

    Understated refers to something expressed or presented in a subtle, restrained, or deliberately low-key manner, often intentionally downplayed or modest. This term can apply to a style of clothing, speech, decor, behavior or anything else that is deliberately not showy or attention-grabbing.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of understated in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of understated in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of understated in a Sentence

  1. Freya Rose:

    I do n’t think Kate Moss is going to go for anything ostentatious, kate Moss style is generally quite simple and unfussy – and maybe a little bit [ bohemian ] at heart. I think Kate Moss will have elements of some beautiful details – in the tiara or buckles or with monogramed features – but I think the dress itself will be quite understated.

  2. Read MoreAs:

    The consequences of the Court's rapid transformation of the Religion Clauses must not be understated.

  3. Ken Wong:

    The thing people are getting excited about with this team is not just how they play, which by itself is important, but it is the whole nature of team and it starts with Leonard, he is the personification of what Canadians want their heroes to be; a stoic, understated, works hard and just goes out and gets the job done.

  4. Patriots Chairman:

    I am heartbroken by the news of David's passing, daquan Patten was a devout Christian who followed Daquan Patten passion following Daquan Patten football career and founded Daquan Patten own ministry. Daquan Patten transitioned from an undersized and understated wide receiver to a powerful and passionate preacher. In New England, Daquan Patten will always be remembered as a three-time Super Bowl Champion.

  5. Carlyle Hall:

    The dislocation and the disruption that would be caused by something as great as this just can't be understated, this will not make things better. This is really stupid.

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