Top synonyms for “restrained”: guarded, moderate, quiet, reticent, unemotional, cautious, close, low-key, and 8 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)prudent“guarded optimism”
- (adjective)cool and formal in manner
- (adjective)not showy or obtrusive“clothes in quiet good taste”
- (adjective)under restraint
- (adjective)marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes“moderate in his demands”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "restrained"?
Common synonyms for "restrained" include guarded, moderate, quiet, reticent, unemotional, cautious. Our thesaurus lists 16 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "restrained"?
Antonyms for "restrained" include unrestrained. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "restrained" mean?
prudent Example: "guarded optimism"
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