understate

An understated private drive off a hedge-lined B road is a portal to a world beyond the dreams of most sportspeople.

“It’s a beautifully understated resort along arguably the very best beach in Hawaii,” Drew wrote.

Both men, today and in 1993, are attempting to portray a pride in what they see as an understated patriotism and respect for traditions, a small c conservatism.

The Redford-starring “Three Days of the Condor” is expert-level, a spy game so coolly frightening and understated, it barely raises above the level of a whisper.

The people of Birmingham are known for their understated, self-deprecating manner.