- understated
- UK [ˌʌndə(r)ˈsteɪtɪd] / US [ˌʌndərˈsteɪtəd]
adjective showing approval
not trying to impress people or to attract their attention, and therefore attractive or effective
She dressed with understated elegance.
English dictionary. 2014.
understated
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understated — [un der statid] adj. restrained, subtle, modest, etc. [an understated color scheme] … English World dictionary
understated — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way. DERIVATIVES understatedly adverb … English terms dictionary
understated — [[t]ʌ̱ndə(r)ste͟ɪtɪd[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n If you describe a style, colour, or effect as understated, you mean that it is not obvious. I have always liked understated clothes simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right. ...his typically… … English dictionary
understated — un|der|stat|ed [ˌʌndəˈsteıtıd US ər ] adj an understated style is one that is attractive because it is simple and does not have too many decorations = ↑subtle ▪ the understated elegance of the Hotel Traiano … Dictionary of contemporary English
understated — adjective Date: circa 1909 avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment < a powerful understated performance > • understatedly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
understated — understatedness, n. /un deuhr stay tid/, adj. restrained in design, presentation, etc.; low key: the understated elegance of the house. [1935 40; UNDERSTATE + ED2] * * * … Universalium
understated — adj. Understated is used with these nouns: ↑elegance … Collocations dictionary
understated — un|der|stat|ed [ ,ʌndər steıtəd ] adjective not trying to impress people or attract their attention, and therefore attractive or effective: She dressed with understated elegance … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
understated — un•der•stat•ed [[t]ˌʌn dərˈsteɪ tɪd[/t]] adj. cvb restrained; de emphasized; low key: understated elegance[/ex] • Etymology: 1935–40 un der•stat′ed•ness, n … From formal English to slang
understated — adjective exhibiting restrained good taste the room is pleasant and understated • Syn: ↑unostentatious, ↑unpretentious • Similar to: ↑tasteful • Derivationally related forms: ↑unpretentiousness … Useful english dictionary
