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understated

неброский

Meaning of understated

low-key

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EN-UK/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/
EN-US/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/
RU[nʲɪˈbroskʲɪj]
RUандэрстэйтэд
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understated with Russian translation

understated usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She prefers understated jewellery that goes with every outfit.

Она предпочитает неброские украшения, которые подходят к любому наряду.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The hotel's decor is understated but very comfortable.

Декор отеля неброский, но очень уютный.

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understated belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

understated
неброский
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

understated synonyms

Related words worth learning together

understated
То же самое — неброский, сдержанный в выражении или внешности.
low-key
Более разговорное, означает скромный, ненавязчивый, иногда чуть неформально.
restrained
Больше акцент на контроле и умеренности, чуть формальнее.
unobtrusive
Подчёркивает ненавязчивость — не мешает и не привлекает внимания.
modest
Означает скромный, часто с моральной окраской, не только внешний вид.
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🇬🇧en

То же самое — неброский, сдержанный в выражении или внешности.

B2Often

Her taste in clothes is understated rather than flamboyant.

🇬🇧en

Более разговорное, означает скромный, ненавязчивый, иногда чуть неформально.

B2Often

They kept the wedding low-key with only close family present.

🇬🇧en

Больше акцент на контроле и умеренности, чуть формальнее.

C1Often

The ceremony was dignified and restrained.

🇬🇧en

Подчёркивает ненавязчивость — не мешает и не привлекает внимания.

C1Often

The new building is unobtrusive in the historic street.

🇬🇧en

Означает скромный, часто с моральной окраской, не только внешний вид.

B2Very Often

They live in a modest, understated home.

🇬🇧en

Более по цветам и атмосфере — приглушённый, спокойный, неяркий.

C1Often

The house is painted in subdued tones.

🇬🇧en

Про человека: скромный, не привлекающий внимания, сдержанный в манерах.

C1Often

He's an unassuming artist despite his fame.

🇬🇧en

Чаще о цветах или звуке: приглушённый, неяркий.

B2Often

She chose muted makeup for the portrait.

🇬🇧en

Больше про тонкость и нюансы, не только про отсутствие яркости.

C1Very Often

The film uses subtle symbolism rather than overt statements.

🇬🇧en

Означает простоту и отсутствие украшений — может звучать нейтрально или слегка негативно.

B2Very Often

She prefers plain dresses without frills.

🇬🇧en

Подчёркивает отсутствие сложности или украшений; более общее слово.

B1Very Often

He chose a simple, understated ring.

D
🇬🇧en
discreet

Подчёркивает тактичность и деликатность, нежели внешний вид.

C1Often

Be discreet about the negotiations; don't discuss them publicly.

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Questions about this word

What does understated mean?

low-key

How do you pronounce understated?

understated is pronounced as /ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is understated used in a sentence?

She prefers understated jewellery that goes with every outfit. Translation: Она предпочитает неброские украшения, которые подходят к любому наряду.

Is understated part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, understated (неброский) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is understated part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, understated (неброский) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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