9
restrained(verb, adjective, quiet, simple, modest)
6
low-key(adjective, quiet, modest, faint, subdued)
6
simple(adjective, plain, modest, uncomplicated, ironic)
6
subtle(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
6
tasteful(adjective, modest, subtle, inconspicuous, unremarkable)
6
unostentatious(adjective, simple, modest, uncomplicated, inconspicuous)
5
modest(adjective, simple, plain, subtle, uncomplicated)
5
unpretentious(adjective, simple, modest, uncomplicated, inconspicuous)
4
quiet(adjective, slight, fine, thin, modest)
3
subdued(adjective, quiet, modest, faint, melodious)
3
basic
3
classical(adjective, simple, chaste)
3
diminished
3
lessened
3
muted(verb, adjective, dull, quiet, faint)
3
soft(adjective, quiet, temperate, faint, melodious)
3
unadorned
3
unembellished
2
faint(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
2
fine(adjective, slight, thin)
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