understated
adjective
un·der·stat·ed
ˌən-dər-ˈstā-təd 
: avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment
understated elegance
understatedly
adverb
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Examples of understated in a Sentence
the actor's understated interpretation of the lead role is surprisingly compelling
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The actress hit the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 27, in a gorgeous and understated look perfect for the occasion.
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Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
More chamber piece than horror picture, Henry Hobson’s understated and somber film deals with a zombie outbreak in realistically grueling terms.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
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Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
More chamber piece than horror picture, Henry Hobson’s understated and somber film deals with a zombie outbreak in realistically grueling terms.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
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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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