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Synonyms & Antonyms of understated
(Entry 1 of 2)
not excessively showy
- the actor's understated interpretation of the lead role is surprisingly compelling
Synonyms for understated
- conservative,
- low-key
- (also low-keyed),
- muted,
- quiet,
- repressed,
- restrained,
- sober,
- subdued,
- toned-down,
- unflashy,
- unpretentious
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Antonyms for understated
- flamboyant,
- flaring,
- flashy,
- garish,
- gaudy,
- glitzy,
- loud,
- noisy,
- ostentatious,
- razzle-dazzle,
- splashy,
- swank
- (or swanky)
understated
verbpast tense of understate
Synonyms & Antonyms of understated (Entry 2 of 2)
to say that (something) is smaller, less important, etc., than it really is
- He understated his taxable income.
- She's trying to understate the issue/problem.
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The first known use of understated was circa 1909
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