understated

• Décrit quelque chose de présenté ou exprimé de manière discrète et minimaliste, souvent pour créer un effet plus élégant ou raffiné.

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.

   sobre et élégant

   • 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.

   Synonymesdelicatediscreetelegantlow-keymutedrefinedrestrainedsubtletastefulunobtrusive

   Antonymesflamboyantflashygarishgaudyloudostentatiousshowy

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de présenter quelque chose comme moins important, sérieux ou extrême qu'il ne l'est en réalité.

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.

   minimiser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelittlede-emphasizedownplayminimizeplay downtrivializeunderplay

   Antonymesexaggerateoveremphasizeoverstate