Restrained Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster restrained adjective re· strained ri-ˈstrānd : marked by restraint : not excessive or extravagant restrainedly ri-ˈstrā-nəd-lē adverb …

verb. past tense of restrain. 1. as in controlled. to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) the victim's family members were unable to restrain their emotions upon hearing the verdict.

restrained; restraining; restrains. transitive verb. 1. a. : to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something. restrained the child from jumping. b. : to limit, restrict, or keep under …

re·strained 1. Kept under control; subdued or moderate: restrained laughter; a restrained foreign policy. 2. Characterized by self-restraint; reserved: a restrained and self-effacing manner. 3. Prevented from moving; held down or secured: restrained passengers.

British Dictionary definitions for restrained restrained / ( rɪˈstreɪnd) / adjective (of a person or person's manner) calm and unemotional (of clothes, décor, etc) subtle and tasteful Derived …

a. : an act of restraining : the state of being restrained. b (1) : a means of restraining : a restraining force or influence. (2) : a device that restricts movement. a restraint for children riding in cars. 2. : a control over the expression of one's emotions or thoughts.

adjective uk / rɪˈstreɪnd / us / rɪˈstreɪnd / acting in a calm and controlled way: I was expecting him to be furious but he was very restrained. controlled: a more restrained policy on mortgage …

restrain verb 1 as in to regulate to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) the victim's family members were unable to restrain their emotions upon hearing …

(rɪˈstreɪn) v.t. 1. to hold back from action; check or control; repress. 2. to deprive of liberty, as by arrest; confine. 3. to limit or hamper the activity, growth, or effect of: to restrain trade with Cuba.

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits bound , confine , limit , restrict , throttle , trammel place limits on (extent or access)