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   restrained

   /rɪˈstreɪnd/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate: "his restrained, gentlemanly voice" Similar self-controlledcontrolledself-restrainedmoderatenot given to excessessobersteadyphlegmaticunemotionalinhibitedundemonstrativeunassumingquietcalmthoughtfulreticentdiscreetguardedOpposite immoderateemotional
   • ▪ (of colour, decoration, etc.) not excessively showy or ornate; understated: "the drawings, with their restrained colours, give a feeling of peace and contemplation" Similar mutedsoftpalesubdueddiscreetsubtlequietunobtrusiveunostentatiousunderstatedartistictastefulgracefulOpposite garishloudextravagant
   • ▪ kept under control: "a patch of land turned into a restrained wilderness"
   • ▪ held in place (used especially of a person in a vehicle secured by a seat belt): "the head and chest injuries that even restrained drivers can suffer through impact with the steering wheel"

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   • 1. restrainedly adverb

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   What does restrained mean?

   • 克制的, 平心靜氣的, 冷靜的… 克制的, 平心静气的, 冷静的… moderado, contenido, comedido… moderado, contido, contido/-da… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! restrained definition: 1. acting in a calm and controlled way: 2. controlled: 3. acting in a calm and controlled way: . Learn more.

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   What does'restrained' mean?

   • Or it can mean a different kind of holding back and describe something that is understated and discreet. Actresses who walk the red carpet often avoid attention-getting gowns in favor of more restrained outfits in times of war or national crisis. "Restrained."

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   How are animals restrained?

   • Animals were restrained with the aid of a neck yoke. A distraught old woman restrains the old warrior, while two younger men attempt to calm his attackers. In each of these subareas, there are immensely challenging physical laws that constrict and restrain what engineers can achieve in their mediums.

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   What is the difference between bridle and restrain?

   • restrain, check, curb, bridle mean to hold back from or control in doing something. restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes. check implies restraining or impeding a progress, activity, or impetus. curb suggests an abrupt or drastic checking.

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   Restrained means acting in a calm and controlled way, or being controlled. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.

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     RESTRAINED meaning: 1. acting in a calm and controlled way:...

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     RESTRAINED translate: 克制的；平心静气的；冷静的, 受限制的；受约束的；克制的. Learn...

   • Restrained in Arabic

     RESTRAINED translate: مُتحَكِّم في مشاعِره . Learn more in...

   • Znaczenie Restrained, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     restrained definicja: 1. acting in a calm and controlled...

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     RESTRAINED translate: 克制的；平心靜氣的；冷靜的, 受限制的；受約束的；克制的. Learn...

   • Translate English to Italian

     restrained translate: contenuto, trattenuto, controllato....

   • Restrained in Spanish

     RESTRAINED translate: moderado, contenido, comedido,...

   • Restrained: Japanese Translation

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   to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him. She was so angry that she could hardly restrain her self.

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   : to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something. restrained the child from jumping. b. : to limit, restrict, or keep under control. try to restrain your anger. 2. : to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of. restrain trade. 3. : to deprive of liberty. especially : to place under arrest or restraint.

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   The meaning of RESTRAINED is marked by restraint : not excessive or extravagant. How to use restrained in a sentence.

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   Restrained can describe someone or something that is physically immobilized or held back. For example, an angry crowd might have to be restrained by riot police. Or it can mean a different kind of holding back and describe something that is understated and discreet.

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   adj. 1. Kept under control; subdued or moderate: restrained laughter; a restrained foreign policy. 2. Characterized by self-restraint; reserved: a restrained and self-effacing manner. 3. Prevented from moving; held down or secured: restrained passengers. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Restrained definition: characterized by restraint. See examples of RESTRAINED used in a sentence.