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subdued remark

[səbˈduːd rɪˈmɑːrk]
nounpl: subdued remarks
comentário contido
1. A quiet, restrained, or understated comment made in a soft or gentle manner, often expressing disapproval, doubt, or caution without being forceful or emphatic
She made a subdued remark about his controversial decision during the meeting.
Ela fez um comentário contido sobre a decisão controversa dele durante a reunião.
2. A statement delivered with muted tone or reduced intensity, lacking emphasis or strong emotion
His subdued remark went almost unnoticed amid the loud conversation.
Seu comentário contido passou quase despercebido em meio à conversa barulhenta.
Synonyms
quiet commentmuted remarkrestrained commentunderstated observationsoft comment
Antonyms
loud remarkemphatic statementforceful commentboisterous remark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário contido; observação discreta
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
comentário abafado; fala miúda
More colloquial usage in casual speech
Portugal
observação velada; comentário discreto
Preference for more formal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

under one's breath
in a low voice
between the lines
reading between the lines
a word to the wise
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