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most restrained

ADJECTIVE

calm, quiet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge in check inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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Here’s an idea of how crazy this film is: It hires someone to play Benito Mussolini, yet he’s the most restrained performer in the cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Promotional material calls it “The Killers’ most restrained and resonant album yet.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021

As the first cut fades into “The Flow,” a regal bass line and cymbals give way to gentle, chord-based piano, followed by the most restrained electric guitar.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2019

But when she’s most restrained, like on “Let It Snow,” it’s clear she’s having no fun at all.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2018

Lie and die and seat the can where the change is most restrained and the boots are all the shoes and the shoes are white and black.

From Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein With Two Shorter Stories by Stein, Gertrude