Definitions for restrained
re·strained

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. restrained, reticent, unemotionaladjective

   cool and formal in manner

2. restrainedadjective

   under restraint

3. moderate, restrainedadjective

   marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

   "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"

4. quiet, restrainedadjective

   not showy or obtrusive

   "clothes in quiet good taste"

5. guarded, restrainedadjective

   prudent

   "guarded optimism"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. restrainedadjective

   Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.

   He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.

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1. restrained

   Restrained refers to being controlled, limited, or restricted, either in action, emotion or freedom. It can also pertain to being characterized by reserve or moderation, not overly expressive or indulgent. In physical contexts, it can mean being held back or tied down.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Restrained

   of Restrain

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Anagrams for restrained »

1. irredentas

How to pronounce restrained?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say restrained in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of restrained in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of restrained in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of restrained in a Sentence

1. William Blake:

   Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.

2. Secretary Jeh Johnson:

   As long as we're on a [continuing resolution], we're restrained to last year's spending levels and we're unable to engage in new starts, new initiatives for spending.

3. Edmund Jennings:

   If discovered Charles Pinckney may be impeached, if Charles Pinckney be not impeachable Charles Pinckney may be displaced at the end of the four years. . . I consider, therefore, that Charles Pinckney is restrained from receiving any present or emoluments whatever.

4. Albert Einstein:

   A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.

5. Teto Wilson:

   I saw a still body laying on the ground restrained. Like I said, maybe about a minute after that, that's when the shot went off, there was no reason to shoot him.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=restrained
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Restrained
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=restrained