restrained
adjectiveverbattested in dialogue
- //ɹɪˈstɹeɪnd//
Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
adjective
- 1
Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.
- 2
obsoleteProscribed, restricted.
Ha? fie, these filthy vices. It were as good To pardon him, that hath from nature stolne a man already made, as to remit Their sawcie sweetnes, that do coyne heauens Image In stamps that are forbid: 'tis all as easie, Falsely to take away a life true made, As to put mettle in restrained meanes To make a false one.
verb
- 1
Also a form of restrainsimple past and past participle of restrain
He was restrained by the straight jacket.
Forms
- comparative
- more restrained
- superlative
- most restrained
restore · To reestablish, or bring back into existence.restored · Pertaining to something or someone renewed or rebuilt.restrain · To control or keep in check.
restrained · Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
restraining · The act by which someone or something is restrained.restraint · Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.restricted · Limited within bounds.