restrained

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Otherwise, Boonbunchachoke’s ideas are so sharp that he keeps the film’s style restrained.

From Los Angeles Times

However, at the moment, “any benefit from rising customer numbers and seat capacity growth is being severely restrained,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as you move inland and north — into Abruzzo, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia — winter cooking becomes heartier, more restrained, and deeply tied to survival.

From Salon

But I had assumed that the checks and balances built into the American system would have restrained executive powers.

From Barron's

But I had assumed that the checks and balances built into the American system would have restrained executive powers.

From Barron's