understated
adjective
un·der·stat·ed
ˌən-dər-ˈstā-təd 
: avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment
understated elegance
understatedly
adverb
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the actor's understated interpretation of the lead role is surprisingly compelling
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Tapping into the slow fashion movement, communication expert Paolo De Vivo launched his knitwear project back in 2018, building it into a go-to brand for luxurious and understated wardrobe builders.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The current iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are mostly demure and understated, unlike the more vivid shades for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The result is a character with a breathy and understated singing technique who matches Phoenix’s similar singing style in their duets.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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understated
adjective
un·der·stat·ed
ˌən-dər-ˈstāt-əd
: expressed or done in a quiet or simple fashion
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