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most restrained

ADJECTIVE

calm, quiet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge in check inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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Promotional material calls it “The Killers’ most restrained and resonant album yet.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021

The title track, “Oblivion” and “Beautiful Things Can Happen” show some of the most restrained and mature Sia songwriting has ever done.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2021

In fact, it might be the most restrained performance you’ve ever given.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2020

With a voice that recalls Neko Case at her most restrained, St. Louis sings of solitude and contemplation while accompanied by a band that features devastating fiddle runs, AND the occasional organ.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2018

Doors sometimes slam in the minds of the mildest and most restrained of men.

From Fraternity by Galsworthy, John