understated
adjective
un·der·stat·ed
ˌən-dər-ˈstā-təd 
: avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment
understated elegance
understatedly
adverb
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the actor's understated interpretation of the lead role is surprisingly compelling
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Pair it with a belt and matching earrings to complete the look, or opt for a long necklace to accentuate the neckline with an understated style.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Accompanied by tender, understated guitar, Gill contemplates the sacrifices and rewards that come with a life devoted to music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
And while brands from Dries van Noten to Miu Miu and Prada have articulated their own takes on the retro sneaker trend, the understated Nike Cortez is at the beginning of another revival, and will assuredly have a place in your transeasonal shoe rotation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Understated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understated. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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understated
adjective
un·der·stat·ed
ˌən-dər-ˈstāt-əd
: expressed or done in a quiet or simple fashion
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