understated

• Descreve algo apresentado ou expresso de maneira discreta e contida, muitas vezes para criar um efeito mais elegante ou sofisticado; também se refere a algo que não é óbvio ou enfatizado, mas que está subentendido.

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.

   Discreto e 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.

   Sinônimosdelicatediscreetelegantlow-keymutedrefinedrestrainedsubtletastefulunobtrusive

   Antônimosflamboyantflashygarishgaudyloudostentatiousshowy

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de apresentar algo como menos importante, grave ou extremo do que realmente é.

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.

   Minimizar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbelittlede-emphasizedownplayminimizeplay downtrivializeunderplay

   Antônimosexaggerateoveremphasizeoverstate