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understated

understated

Meaning of understated

English

simple and not showy, e.g. a plain dress

Deutsch

unauffällig, zurückhaltend und ohne auffällige Wirkung

understated

Pronunciation

British English
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
American English
/ˌʌndɚˈsteɪtɪd/

understated with German translation

understated usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The decorations are understated and beautiful.

Die Dekoration ist dezent und schön.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He's wearing an understated suit today.

Er trägt heute einen dezenten Anzug.

understated synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between understated, subtle, subdued, modest, plain, discreet, and muted

🇬🇧English

delicate, not obvious

C1very often

ENThe film uses subtle symbolism rather than overt statements.

🇬🇧English

soft, about colours

C1often

ENThe house is painted in subdued tones.

🇬🇧English

not showy, often moral

B2very often

ENThey live in a modest, understated home.

🇬🇧English

simple, no decoration; may be negative

B2very often

ENShe prefers plain dresses without frills.

D
🇬🇧English
discreet

not attracting attention

C1often

ENBe discreet about the negotiations; don't discuss them publicly.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

about colours or sounds

B2often

ENShe chose muted makeup for the portrait.

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understated belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does understated mean?

simple and not showy, e.g. a plain dress

How do you pronounce understated?

understated is pronounced /ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/.

How is understated used in a sentence?

Die Dekoration ist dezent und schön. Translation: The decorations are understated and beautiful.

Is understated part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, understated can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is understated part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, understated can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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