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restrained

[ ri-streynd ]

adjective

  1. characterized by restraint:

    The actor gave a restrained performance.



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Other Word Forms

  • ·ٰĻ· adverb
  • ԴDzr·ٰԱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of restrained1

First recorded in 1570–80; restrain + -ed 2
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The attacker is said to have been arrested at the scene after being restrained by a teacher.

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Some like their ham thickly lacquered, others prefer a more restrained finish.

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India on the other hand has assumed a more restrained stance and is working towards concluding a trade deal with the US.

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The tourist, who does not wish to be named, restrained the suspect after five people were stabbed near the Dutch capital's Dam Square on Thursday.

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The prosecutor said it would have been "abundantly clear" to him that the pet was not restrained, adding he had "ample time" to take action.

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