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UNDERSTATED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does understated mean?
• UNDERSTATED (adjective)
The adjective UNDERSTATED has 1 sense:
1. exhibiting restrained good taste
Familiarity information: UNDERSTATED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Exhibiting restrained good taste
Synonyms:
understated; unostentatious; unpretentious
Context example:
the room is pleasant and understated
Similar:
tasteful (having or showing or conforming to good taste)
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