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BNC: 13926 COCA: 14766

restrained

restrained /rɪˈstreɪnd/ adjective
restrained
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
adjective
Learner's definition of RESTRAINED
[more restrained; most restrained]
: showing careful self-control克制的;有节制的
: not too colorful or fancy淡雅的;简约的
BNC: 13926 COCA: 14766

restrained

adjective

re·​strained ri-ˈstrānd How to pronounce restrained (audio)
: marked by restraint : not excessive or extravagant
restrainedly adverb

Example Sentences

She was admired for her restrained behavior. a restrained style of architecture The room was decorated with restrained colors.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of restrained was in the 14th century
BNC: 13926 COCA: 14766
restrained

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe克制ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常克制remarkably特別克制I thought she was remarkably restrained in the circumstances.我認為她在那種情況下非常克制。

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