- Definitions|2
- Thesaurus|3.8k
- Abbreviations|0
70 entries under understated topic. ×
| sly(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false) | |
| sharp(adjective, mean, smooth, obscure, smart) | |
| keen(adjective, smooth, sharp, obscure, exact) | |
| arcane(adjective, ironic, deadpan, laconic) | |
| dry(adjective, pleasant, bright, warm, fair) | |
| droll(adjective, ironic, deadpan, laconic) | |
| sarcastic(adjective, intelligent, quick, astute, ironic) | |
| simple(adjective, ironic, deadpan, laconic) | |
| softened(adjective, quiet, gentle, restrained, sober) | |
| subdued(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, gentle) | |
| low-key(adjective, quiet, gentle, plain, restrained) | |
| modest(adjective, quiet, plain, smallness, hidden) | |
| muted(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, gentle) | |
| humorous(adjective, ironic, deadpan, laconic) | |
| quiet(adjective, soft, slight, gentle, fine) | |
| restrained(adjective, quiet, gentle, delicate, superior) | |
| sober(quiet, gentle, restrained, subdued) | |
| plain(adjective, quiet, hidden, ironic, deadpan) | |
| sardonic(adjective, intelligent, quick, astute, ironic) | |
| toned down(expression, adjective, quiet, gentle, restrained) |
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