Understated: meaning, definitions and examples

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understated

 

[ หŒสŒndษ™rหˆsteษชtษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

communication

To express or represent something in a subtle or modest way.

Synonyms

diminish, downplay, minimize, play down, soft-pedal

Examples of usage

  • She understated her achievements during the interview.
  • He tends to understated his influence in the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "understated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discreto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเฅเคชเค•เคฅเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unscheinbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sederhana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niedoceniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽงใˆใ‚ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sobre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sencillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถsteriลŸsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ์ œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nenรกpadnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nenรกpadnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝŽ่ฐƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neopazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณfstilltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฟะฐะนั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzdษ™n qaรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.