Sentence example with the word 'understated'

understated

aesthetic, basic, choice, excellent, low-key, of quality, pure, restrained, subdued, tasteful, unaffected, unobtrusive

Definition adj. exhibiting restrained good taste

Last update: August 7, 2015


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He lived well but not lavishly, surrounded by an understated elegance much like him: aloof and pleasant.   [Please select]

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I think he could have been bumped," Rand understated."   [Please select]

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From all available collateral sources it appears that the official figures greatly understated the actual number of arrivals.   [Please select]

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Holmes reported his loss at 1,636, of which 173 were killed; but as Prentiss buried 400, Holmes evidently understated his losses.   [Please select]

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"Well, the idea had occurred to me," Rand understated, keeping his right hand close to his left coat lapel.   [Please select]

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Paret," she replied simply, and I knew that she had understated."   [Please select]

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But the evidence will convince him that I have understated the case against General Dyer.   [Please select]

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I have understated it even now, for he has achieved two careers as a politician--one on each side of the House.   [Please select]

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Supposing I square the Jew for you probably you understated his account a bit (I've allowed for that) I may have enough for two thirds and something to spare.   [Please select]

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So that to call him thief and pirate as you did was to overstate the case against him at a time when it would have been more prudent to have understated it.   [Please select]

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