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restrained

/rɪˈstreɪnd/
re · strained rɪ · ˈstreɪnd
English Definition
adj. controlled or limited
中文释义
克制的，受限制的
Significado en Español
contenido, restringido
한국어 뜻
억제된, 자제하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiềm chế, hạn chế
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Example Sentence

She gave a restrained response to the criticism.

她对这个批评做出了克制的回应。

Synonyms
controlled subdued reserved
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “restrained”:

  1. A controlled
  2. B unrestrained
  3. C excessive
  4. D wild
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A — controlled. “restrained” means adj. controlled or limited

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Even when he was absolutely furious, he stayed calm and ______.

  1. A wild
  2. B uncontrolled
  3. C restrained
  4. D reckless
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C — restrained. “restrained” means adj. controlled or limited

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Common questions about “restrained”

What does “restrained” mean?

restrained — adj. controlled or limited. In Chinese: 克制的，受限制的.

How do you pronounce “restrained”?

restrained is pronounced /rɪˈstreɪnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · strained.

How do you use “restrained” in a sentence?

She gave a restrained response to the criticism. (她对这个批评做出了克制的回应。)

What are synonyms for “restrained”?

controlled, subdued, reserved — all close in meaning to restrained (adj. controlled or limited).

Is “restrained” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. restrained appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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