UNDERSTATED Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word understated. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for UNDERSTATED
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| discreet | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint adjective satellite • unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||
| low-key | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • restrained in style or quality | ||||||
| modest | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount • free from pomp or affectation • low or inferior in station or quality • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • relatively moderate, limited, or small | ||||||
| muted | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • in a softened tone • being or made softer or less loud or clear | ||||||
| reserved | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||
| restrained | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent | ||||||
| subdued | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • in a softened tone • restrained in style or quality • quieted and brought under control • not brilliant or glaring • lacking in light; not bright or harsh | ||||||
| subtle | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze • able to make fine distinctions • working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way | ||||||
| unpretentious | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • lacking pretension or affectation • not ostentatious adjective satellite • exhibiting restrained good taste | ||||||
| downplayed | verb v | |||||
verb • represent as less significant or important • understate the importance or quality of | ||||||
| downplay | verb v | |||||
verb • represent as less significant or important • understate the importance or quality of | ||||||
| minimise | verb v | |||||
verb • represent as less significant or important • make small or insignificant | ||||||
| minimize | verb v | |||||
verb • make small or insignificant • represent as less significant or important • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||
| trivialize | verb v | |||||
verb • make trivial or insignificant | ||||||