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UNDERSTATED Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word understated. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word understated. (close relations)
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understateunderstating

Best Alternative Words for UNDERSTATED

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discreet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

adjective satellite

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

• heedful of potential consequences

low-key
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrained in style or quality

modest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

adjective satellite

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• free from pomp or affectation

• low or inferior in station or quality

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

muted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

subdued
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

• restrained in style or quality

• quieted and brought under control

• not brilliant or glaring

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

subtle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

• able to make fine distinctions

• working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

unpretentious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking pretension or affectation

• not ostentatious

adjective satellite

• exhibiting restrained good taste

downplayed
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

downplay
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

minimise
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• make small or insignificant

minimize
verbv
verb

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

trivialize
verbv
verb

• make trivial or insignificant

Best Hypernyms For UNDERSTATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for understated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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inform

Alternatives for DISCREET

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