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restrained

re·strained
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-streynd]
    • /rɪˈstreɪnd/
    • /rɪˈstreɪnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-streynd]
    • /rɪˈstreɪnd/

Definitions of restrained word

  • adjective restrained characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance. 1
  • verb with object restrained to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress: to restrain one's temper. 1
  • verb with object restrained to deprive of liberty, as by arrest or the like. 1
  • verb with object restrained to limit or hamper the activity, growth, or effect of: to restrain trade with Cuba. 1
  • adjective restrained Someone who is restrained is very calm and unemotional. 0
  • adjective restrained If you describe someone's clothes or the decorations in a house as restrained, you mean that you like them because they are simple and not too brightly-coloured. 0
See all 9 definitions of restrained

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Origin of restrained

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; restrain + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Restrained

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Restrained

restrained popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for restrained

adj restrained

  • reticent — disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
  • subdued — quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: After the argument he was much more subdued.
  • tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
  • unobtrusive — not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
  • mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
All 30 Synonyms of restrained

Antonyms for restrained

adj restrained

  • communicative — Someone who is communicative talks to people, for example about their feelings, and tells people things.
  • friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  • confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
  • outgoing — going out; departing: outgoing trains.
  • assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
All 6 Antonyms of restrained

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  • diffident

    lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.

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