1. A subtle, minimal, or restrained final touch or surface treatment that avoids excessive ornamentation or prominence
The designer chose an understated finish for the furniture, using matte paint instead of glossy.
O designer escolheu um acabamento discreto para o móvel, usando tinta fosca em vez de brilhante.
2. In design and aesthetics, a refined approach that emphasizes simplicity and elegance over bold or flashy elements
The car's understated finish gives it a timeless appeal.
O acabamento discreto do carro lhe confere um apelo atemporal.