restrained — showing careful control of feelings or actions; not extreme or excessive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing careful control of feelings or actions; not extreme or excessive
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈstreɪnd/
Example Sentences
- His restrained applause suggested he wasn't impressed by the magic show.
- The restaurant's restrained decor created an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.
- She showed restrained excitement when she found out she won the lottery - she just quietly fainted.
restrained
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈstreɪnd/]
showing careful control of feelings or actions; not extreme or excessive
A restrained professional maintains composure during critical feedback in meeting
A restrained mind flows like water trained to be maintained and sustained — controlled, balanced, and perfectly preserved
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'restraindre' meaning 'to hold back or check,' derived from Latin 'restringere' (re- meaning 'back' + stringere meaning 'to bind or draw tight'). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + strain (from Latin stringere, to bind) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = restrained
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His restrained applause suggested he wasn't impressed by the magic show.”
“The restaurant's restrained decor created an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.”
“She showed restrained excitement when she found out she won the lottery - she just quietly fainted.”
“His restrained anger was more frightening than if he had shouted.”
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