Restrainedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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restrainedly

[ rɪˈstreɪndɪdli ]

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in behavior or actions

With restraint or control; in a reserved or discreet manner.

Synonyms

discreetly, modestly, reservedly

Examples of usage

She spoke restrainedly, careful not to reveal too much.
He nodded his head restrainedly, not wanting to show his true emotions.
The audience clapped restrainedly, showing their appreciation but not too enthusiastically.

Translations

Translations of the word "restrainedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comedidamente

🇮🇳 संयमित रूप से

🇩🇪 zurückhaltend

🇮🇩 dengan terkendali

🇺🇦 стримано

🇵🇱 powściągliwie

🇯🇵 抑制して

🇫🇷 avec retenue

🇪🇸 con moderación

🇹🇷 dengeli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 절제하여

🇸🇦 بتحفظ

🇨🇿 zdrženlivě

🇸🇰 zdržiavajúco

🇨🇳 克制地

🇸🇮 zadržano

🇮🇸 með hófsemi

🇰🇿 ұстамдылықпен

🇬🇪 შეკავებული

🇦🇿 mülayimliklə

🇲🇽 con moderación

Word origin

The adverb 'restrainedly' is derived from the verb 'restrain', which comes from the Old French word 'restreindre', meaning 'to hold back or keep in check'. The adverb form 'restrainedly' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe actions or behaviors that are done with control or moderation.