- past tense form of understate.
- past participle of understate.
understated
Example Sentences
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Some analysts say so-called “quiet luxury” — the understated but expensive styles found on TV shows like “Succession” — is on its way out, as shoppers turn to more ostentatious pieces.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Those numbers are likely understated: Many holdings were listed with a range of values, or simply as “over $50,000,000,” as is customary for government financial disclosures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He’s somehow both understated — he’s not showboating, even when he would be entitled to — and authoritative.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
The small change went a long way for buyers with smaller wrists, or who were looking to get something more understated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Hillside advertised in the Norfolk Journal and Guide, the Pittsburgh Courier, and Ebony; with its swimming pool and expansive 109-acre estate, it delivered on its promise of understated luxury.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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