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restrained
[/rɪˈstreɪnd/]
adjective
contido
1.
showing calm and controlled behavior; not excessive or extravagant
She spoke in a restrained manner during the meeting.
Ela falou de forma contida durante a reunião.
2.
held back or kept under control; restricted in movement
The dog was restrained by a leash.
O cachorro foi contido por uma coleira.
3.
modest or understated in style or design
The room had a restrained color palette.
O quarto tinha uma paleta de cores contida.
Synonyms
controlled
reserved
moderate
subdued
composed
constrained
measured
Antonyms
unrestrained
excessive
wild
uncontrolled
uninhibited
extravagant
boisterous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contido
most common usage
Brazil
comedido
alternative for describing behavior
Portugal
contido
standard usage
Portugal
moderado
alternative for measured or moderate sense
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's composure - manter-se contido
hold back - conter-se
in check - sob controle
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