understated
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Synonyms & Antonyms for understated
Synonyms
conservative, low-key (also low-keyed), muted, quiet, repressed, restrained, sober, subdued, toned-down, unflashy, unpretentious
Antonyms
flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank (or swanky)
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In Cydonia's current space, however, a small venue dubbed the Safe Room, Bielawska's new two-dimensional pen, ink and collage works are more understated. — Christopher Mosley, Dallas News, "Two Oak Cliff art galleries team up for tandem exhibition 'In Memory'," 7 Aug. 2019 The precocious cool-girl might favor a bright red lip, sure, while the goth girl favors a thick layer of black eyeshadow, but understated eyeliner, mascara, and blush are the usual go-tos. — Rachel Lubitz, refinery29.com, "Lip Tattoos & Rhinestone Eyebrows: Inside The Wildest Makeup On Euphoria," 25 July 2019 The home’s understated luxury and minimalist style has an architectural integrity reserved for only the finest of homes. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: New construction in Orinda delivers thoughtful design and incredible views," 26 June 2019 This is a company that digs into an understated luxury, and that’s much more of a Northern California ethos than an L.A. ethos. — Max Berlinger, WSJ, "Vince’s Patrik Ervell Explains the Eternal Appeal of NorCal Style," 5 Nov. 2018 There are thriller elements in Coyote Lake, to be sure, but they're delivered in relatively understated fashion. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Coyote Lake': Film Review," 31 July 2019 However, the understated act of kindness was not lost on Thailand's goalkeeper. — Christina Capatides, CBS News, "While the world is debating Team USA's goal celebrations, it missed what Carli Lloyd did," 13 June 2019 Despite having access to the most extravagant jewelry and couture finery the world has to offer, the Duchess of Cambridge prefers to keep things understated no matter the occasion. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Kate Middleton’s Monochromatic Style Has a Socially Conscious Message," 22 Jan. 2019 As many predicted, Meghan kept her makeup understated, natural and simple, with a focus on the eyes: dark liner, lots of lashes, neutral shadows and light foundation to showcase her freckles. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle's Bridal Beauty: All About Her Radiant Wedding Look," 19 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'understated.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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understated
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