Understated: meaning, definitions and examples
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understated
[ หสndษrหsteษชtษชd ]
style
Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way, not obvious or showy.
Synonyms
low-key, modest, muted, restrained, subtle
Examples of usage
- Her outfit was understated yet elegant.
- He had an understated manner that made people feel comfortable around him.
Translations
Translations of the word "understated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น discreto
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเฅเคชเคเคฅเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช unscheinbar
๐ฎ๐ฉ sederhana
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะผะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niedoceniony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงใใใช
๐ซ๐ท sobre
๐ช๐ธ sencillo
๐น๐ท gรถsteriลsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุณูุท
๐จ๐ฟ nenรกpadnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nenรกpadnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไฝ่ฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neopazen
๐ฎ๐ธ hรณfstilltur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะฟะฐะนัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถzdษn qaรงan
๐ฒ๐ฝ sencillo
Etymology
The word 'understated' originated from the verb 'understate', which first appeared in the early 17th century. It combines the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'less than' with the verb 'state', indicating to express in words. Over time, 'understated' has evolved to describe something subtle, modest, or not exaggerated. The term is commonly used in fashion, design, and communication to convey a sense of sophistication and elegance.
See also: instatement, interstate, misstate, overstate, overstated, overstatement, reinstate, restate, restatement, stated, stately, statement, statements, stateroom, statesman, understate, unstated.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,957, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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