restrained

adjective
UK: /rɪˈstreɪnd/
US: /rɪˈstreɪnd/

  1. Showing calm and controlled behavior.

    1. He was very restrained and didn't shout.
    2. The artist used restrained colors to create a calming effect in the painting because the restrained palette evoked a sense of peace.

  2. Limited or controlled.

    1. Her smile was restrained at the funeral.
    2. The company adopted a restrained approach to spending this year so it was able to weather the economic downturn.

Synonyms

controlled calm moderate repressed
restrained verb

  1. To keep someone or something under control; to limit.

    1. I restrained him from running into the street.
    2. The police restrained the suspect and took him into custody because they needed to keep the area safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "restrained" in English means: Showing calm and controlled behavior., Limited or controlled..

The phonetic transcription of "restrained" is /rɪˈstreɪnd/ in British English and /rɪˈstreɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "restrained": controlled, calm, moderate, repressed.

Example usage of "restrained": "He was very restrained and didn't shout.". More examples on the page.