restrained

adjectives

cool and formal in manner
under restraint
antonym
is similar to
strictly confined or guarded
"kept under close custody"
is similar to
restrained in style or quality
"a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
is similar to
not given to high spirits or effusiveness
"an unexpansive man"
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restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
"controlled emotions"; "the controlled release of water from reservoirs"
see also
held back or restrained or prevented
"in certain conditions previously inhibited conditioned reactions can reappear"
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marked by self-restraint and reticence
"was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion"-Victoria Sackville-West
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
"moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
not showy or obtrusive
"clothes in quiet good taste"
prudent
"guarded optimism"