Pronunciation: /rɪˈstreɪnd/
noun a device or method used to restrict movement or action
A1 The restrained behavior of the child impressed the teacher.
A2 She showed great restraint in not reacting to the rude comment.
B1 The police officer used a restrained approach when dealing with the angry crowd.
B2 The CEO's restrained demeanor in the meeting conveyed a sense of control and professionalism.
C1 His restrained leadership style was effective in times of crisis.
C2 The artist's restrained use of color in the painting created a sense of depth and emotion.
verb to hold back, control, or limit
A1 The dog was restrained by its owner.
A2 She restrained herself from eating the entire cake.
B1 The police officer restrained the suspect before he could escape.
B2 The company restrained its spending in order to stay within budget.
C1 The diplomat restrained himself from making any inflammatory comments during the negotiations.
C2 The artist's creativity was restrained by the limitations of the medium.
adjective showing careful self-control
A1 The dog was restrained by its owner with a leash.
A2 The teacher restrained the students from running in the hallway.
B1 The government imposed restrained measures to control inflation.
B2 The athlete showed restrained emotions after winning the championship.
C1 The diplomat's restrained response helped de-escalate the tension between the two countries.
C2 Her restrained demeanor during the crisis impressed everyone with her composure.
formal The suspect was restrained by the police officers during the arrest.
informal I had to restrain myself from laughing during the serious meeting.
slang He had to be restrained from getting into a fight at the bar.
figurative Her emotions were restrained, hidden beneath a calm exterior.
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