understated

Example Sentences

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Ro, a natural storyteller who is both witty and engaging — and understatedly funny — eventually learned how to deal with those fears.

From Los Angeles Times

But in Emond’s experience, golfers tend to boast, while skiers are often understated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rybakina later revealed that beneath her understated celebrations was huge relief.

From Barron's

Ms. Ivey’s understated handling of grief leaves readers with a quiet truth: The experience of loss is beyond our control, but the choice of how we offer—and receive—love belongs entirely to us.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rybakina - not entirely surprisingly given her understated personality - regularly flies under the radar.

From BBC