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understated

understated

Meaning of understated

low-key

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British English/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
American English/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/
Russian transcription[nʲɪˈbroskʲɪj]
understated
understated - неброский
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understated with Russian translation

understated usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она предпочитает неброские украшения, которые подходят к любому наряду.

She prefers understated jewellery that goes with every outfit.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Декор отеля неброский, но очень уютный.

The hotel's decor is understated but very comfortable.

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understated belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

understatedнеброский
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

understated synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between understated / modest / subdued / unassuming / muted / subtle

🇬🇧English
understated

Direct match: not showy or flashy; restrained in style or expression.

B2Often

Her taste in clothes is understated rather than flamboyant.

Её вкус в одежде неброский, а не вычурный.

🇬🇧English

Implies humility or moderation; can refer to size, ambition or style.

B2Very Often

They live in a modest, understated home.

Они живут в скромном, неброском доме.

🇬🇧English

Muted in tone or colour; calm and toned down rather than bright.

C1Often

The house is painted in subdued tones.

Дом окрашен в приглушённые, неброские тона.

🇬🇧English

Describes a person who does not seek attention or show off.

C1Often

He's an unassuming artist despite his fame.

Он скромный художник, несмотря на свою известность.

🇬🇧English

Describes colours or sounds that are softened or toned down.

B2Often

She chose muted makeup for the portrait.

Она выбрала приглушённый, неброский макияж для портрета.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes fine or delicate differences; not obvious rather than merely not showy.

C1Very Often

The film uses subtle symbolism rather than overt statements.

Фильм использует тонкую символику, а не явные заявления.

🇬🇧English

Simple and unadorned; can imply lack of style or attractiveness.

B2Very Often

She prefers plain dresses without frills.

Она предпочитает простые, неброские платья без рюшей.

🇬🇧English

Denotes lack of complexity or ornamentation; neutral and broad.

B1Very Often

He chose a simple, understated ring.

Он выбрал простое, неброское кольцо.

D
🇬🇧English
discreet

Implies carefulness and tact to avoid drawing attention or causing offense.

C1Often

Be discreet about the negotiations; don't discuss them publicly.

Будьте деликатны в обсуждении переговоров; не говорите о них публично.

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understated translation: неброский. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce understated

/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/

understated translation

неброский

understated examples

She prefers understated jewellery that goes with every outfit.

understated transcription

/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/, /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

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Questions about this word

understated meaning: what does it mean?

low-key

understated pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

understated is pronounced as /ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

understated definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She prefers understated jewellery that goes with every outfit. Translation: Она предпочитает неброские украшения, которые подходят к любому наряду.

Is understated part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, understated (неброский) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is understated part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, understated (неброский) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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