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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
The city of Lecce, the cultural capital of Puglia, is an ideal base from which to discover the region and, at its centre, Patria Palace is just the kind of understated, elegant hotel to enhance the whole experience.
—Nick Hendry, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Brett Johnson’s luxe and understated fall 2024 collection has landed at Harrods in London.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The Quiet Family is stylishly shot with an interesting soundtrack and understated performances.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 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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