understated
adjective
un·der·stat·ed
ˌən-dər-ˈstā-təd 
: avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment
understated elegance
understatedly
adverb
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Stoic would be an understated way of describing his demeanor.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
Rothy’s The Casual Clog, with its cozy wool uppers and chic, understated silhouette, also made waves this year, earning a reputation as a comfortable, elevated travel shoe option.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The blending vessel can be taken on the go, the blending capabilities rival its fancier peers like the Vitamix, and the futuristic silhouette comes in a range of understated colorways—all at an approachable price point under $200.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Understated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understated. Accessed 4 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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