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Definition of understated adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

understated

adjective
 
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
 
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/
(approving)
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  1. if a style, colour, etc. is understated, it is attractive in a way that is not too obvious synonym subtle
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryUnderstated is used with these nouns:
    • elegance
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