understated

• Describe algo presentado o expresado de manera sobria, discreta o elegante, evitando llamar la atención o ser ostentoso. También puede referirse a una cualidad o estilo deliberadamente sutil, mínimo o refinado.

Describes something that is presented or expressed in a subtle, restrained, or minimalistic way, often to create a more elegant or sophisticated effect.

1. Subtle and elegantB2formal

   Presented or expressed in a restrained, subtle, and refined manner, often implying good taste.

   Sutil y elegante

   • Her outfit was understated but very elegant.
   • The room's decor was understated, with neutral colors and simple furniture.
   • He gave an understated performance that was deeply moving.

   Sinónimosdelicatediscreetelegantlow-keymutedrefinedrestrainedsubtletastefulunobtrusive

   Antónimosflamboyantflashygarishgaudyloudostentatiousshowy

• Verbo que se usa para describir la acción de presentar algo como menos importante, grave o extremo de lo que realmente es, o de expresar una cantidad o valor por debajo de su nivel real.

A verb used to describe the act of describing something as less important, serious, or extreme than it really is.

1. Represent as less significant or importantB2formal

   To describe something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, or extreme than it really is.

   Subestimar, restar importancia

   • He understated the severity of the problem to avoid panic.
   • The report understated the financial losses of the company.
   • She tends to understate her achievements during interviews.

   Sinónimosbelittlede-emphasizedownplayminimizeplay downtrivializeunderplay

   Antónimosexaggerateoveremphasizeoverstate