restrained — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.

   Synonyms

   cold

   Examples

   He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.

2. Proscribed, restricted.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

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   Ha? fie, these filthy vices. It were as good To pardon him, that hath from nature stolne a man already made, as to remit Their sawcie sweetnes, that do coyne heauens Image In stamps that are forbid: 'tis all as easie, Falsely to take away a life true made, As to put mettle in restrained meanes To make a false one.

Adjective

1. cool and formal in manner

   Synonyms

   reticentunemotional

2. under restraint

   Antonyms

   unrestrained

3. marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

   Synonyms

   moderate

   Examples

   moderate in his demands

   restrained in his response

4. not showy or obtrusive

   Synonyms

   quiet

   Examples

   clothes in quiet good taste

5. prudent

   Synonyms

   guarded

   Examples

   guarded optimism