understated

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English

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Etymology

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From under- +‎ stated.

Adjective

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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.

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Verb

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understated

  1. simple past and past participle of understate

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