understated

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ stated.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪtɪd

Adjective

understated (comparative more understated, superlative most understated)

  1. Restrained and unpretentious.
    • 1961 January, “The latest in Continental electric multiple-units and their operation”, in Trains Illustrated, page 47:
      In contrast to the ETR220's understated green and grey livery, the Swedish train's livery is startling "Paprika" red with white stripes.

Translations

Verb

understated

  1. simple past and past participle of understate

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