Word · Frequency #33269
understated
/ˌʌndəˈsteitid/
adjective
低调的;不夸张的;含蓄的
Restrained and unpretentious.
- 1.
Restrained and unpretentious.
克制的,不张扬的。
克制的,不张扬的。;轻描淡写的;低调的;朴素的;不夸张的
In use
Her dress was elegant but understated, perfect for the occasion.
He preferred an understated style of decorating, with simple colors and no clutter.
The restaurant's understated interior made the food the main focus.
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于修饰名词或作表语,表示不张扬的风格
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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