Vocabulary Entry

restrained

|adjective • verb

adjective

held back or limited in action or expression.

Example Sentences

"His restrained demeanor at the meeting showed his professionalism."

"She made a restrained effort to express her disappointment."

"The artist used a restrained color palette for the painting."

verb

Example Sentences

"He restrained himself from interrupting during the lecture."

"The police had to restrain the suspect to prevent any further violence."

"She tried to restrain her tears but eventually let them flow freely."