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understated
understated /ˌʌndəˈsteɪtəd◂, ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd◂ $ -ər-/ adjective
 Word Family: verb: state, understateoverstate; noun: statement, understatementoverstatement; adjective: understatedOVERSTATED
an understated style is one that is attractive because it is simple and does not have too many decorations
   SYN  subtle:
    the understated elegance of the Hotel Traiano