Restrained Definition & Meaning
restrained
- adjective
- cool and formal in manner
- under restraint
- marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
- not showy or obtrusive; "clothes in quiet good taste"
- prudent; "guarded optimism"
"Restrained" in song lyrics
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"You came restrained"
Chico & Coolwadda — Pass it Around -
"Because my actionz aren't restrained"
Young Droop — Unrestrained Actionz -
"child restraint system and the law the age a child has to be restrained"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with restrained
Usage tips for "restrained"
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- What does restrained mean?
- cool and formal in manner under restraint marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response" not showy or obtrusive; "clothes in quiet good taste" prudent; "guarded optimism"
- What part of speech is restrained?
- Restrained is an adjective.
- How many definitions does restrained have?
- Restrained has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).