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restrainedly

UK
/rɪˈstreɪnɪdli/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnɪdli/

Translations

restrainedlyadverb
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnɪdli/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnɪdli/
avec retenueExprime une attitude réservée, maîtrisée; surtout pour les émotions ou le comportement.
She spoke restrainedly, careful not to reveal too much emotion.
Elle parla avec retenue, en faisant attention à ne pas trop laisser paraître ses émotions.
Additional translations
sobrementS'emploie pour insister sur l'absence d'excès ou d'extravagance.
Synonyms
discreetly
moderately
reservedly
self-restrainedly
cautiously
Antonyms
uninhibitedly
freely
openly

Definitions

restrainedlyadverb
In a controlled or moderate manner, without excess or extravagance.
She spoke restrainedly, careful not to reveal too much emotion.
In a manner that shows restraint or reserve of emotion; unemotionally or calmly.
He accepted the award restrainedly, acknowledging the team with a small nod.
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