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1 oględny
adj( ostrożny) wary, guarded; ( umiarkowany) moderate* * *a.(o mowie, stwierdzeniach) guarded; (o krytyce, ocenie) understated; w oględny sposób in a guarded manner; w oględnych słowach in guarded language.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > oględny
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2 oszczędnie
adj. grad. 1. (skromnie) [gospodarować] economically; [żyć] frugally, thriftily- oszczędnie gospodarować funduszami to be economical with one’s funds2. przen. (bez nadmiernego wysiłku) [biec, pracować] economically 3. (umiarkowanie) [pokazywać, wykorzystywać] sparingly; [chwalić, nagradzać] charily; [pisać, wyrażać się] economically; [grać] in an understated manner a. way* * *adv.economically, sparingly, charily, prudently; (żyć, budować) economically, sparingly; żyć oszczędnie scrimp and save; gospodarować oszczędnie tighten one's belt, be frugal l. thrifty, cut costs l. expenditure(s), draw in one's horns.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > oszczędnie
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3 powściągliwy
( wymijający) evasive; ( opanowany) restrained* * *a.(= wyniosły) aloof; (= pełen rezerwy) reserved, undemonstrative; (np. o wypowiedzi) low-key; (o krytyce, ocenie) understated; ( o pochwale) qualified; (zwł. płciowo) continent.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > powściągliwy
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4 oszczędn|y
adj. grad. 1. (nierozrzutny) [gospodyni] economical, frugal, thrifty; [tryb życia] frugal 2. (ekonomiczny) [gospodarka, technologia] economical- oszczędne gospodarowanie zasobami naturalnymi economical management of natural resources3. przen. (skromny, umiarkowany) [dialog] spare, terse; [proza, scenografia, styl] economical, pared-down; [gra] understated- być oszczędnym w słowach to be economical with one’s words- jest oszczędny w pochwałach he’s sparing in (his) praise, he’s chary of giving praiseThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > oszczędn|y
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5 prosto|ta
f sgt 1. (skromność) simplicity, straightforwardness- prostota w obejściu simplicity of sb’s manner- powiedzieć coś/uśmiechnąć się z prostotą to say sth/to smile guilelessly2. (prosta forma) simplicity- prostota stylu/języka the simplicity of style/language- prostota wiejskiego życia the simplicities of pastoral life- ubierała się z elegancką prostotą she dressed with understated elegance- surowa prostota nowego kościoła robi wrażenie the austere simplicity of the new church is impressive3. (łatwość) simplicity- zaletą urządzenia jest prostota jego obsługi the advantage of the/this device is that it’s easy to useThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > prosto|ta
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6 subteln|y
adj. grad. 1. (taktowny) [osoba, zachowanie] tactful, thoughtful 2. (delikatny) [kształt, rysunek, uroda, zapach, dźwięk] delicate 3. (nieznaczny) [różnica] subtle 4. (wnikliwy) [obserwator, analiza] subtle 5. (oględny) [aluzja, dowcip, ironia] subtle, understatedThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > subteln|y
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understated — [un der statid] adj. restrained, subtle, modest, etc. [an understated color scheme] … English World dictionary
understated — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way. DERIVATIVES understatedly adverb … English terms dictionary
understated — [[t]ʌ̱ndə(r)ste͟ɪtɪd[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n If you describe a style, colour, or effect as understated, you mean that it is not obvious. I have always liked understated clothes simple shapes which take a lot of hard work to get right. ...his typically… … English dictionary
understated — un|der|stat|ed [ˌʌndəˈsteıtıd US ər ] adj an understated style is one that is attractive because it is simple and does not have too many decorations = ↑subtle ▪ the understated elegance of the Hotel Traiano … Dictionary of contemporary English
understated — adjective Date: circa 1909 avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment < a powerful understated performance > • understatedly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
understated — understatedness, n. /un deuhr stay tid/, adj. restrained in design, presentation, etc.; low key: the understated elegance of the house. [1935 40; UNDERSTATE + ED2] * * * … Universalium
understated — adj. Understated is used with these nouns: ↑elegance … Collocations dictionary
understated — un|der|stat|ed [ ,ʌndər steıtəd ] adjective not trying to impress people or attract their attention, and therefore attractive or effective: She dressed with understated elegance … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
understated — UK [ˌʌndə(r)ˈsteɪtɪd] / US [ˌʌndərˈsteɪtəd] adjective showing approval not trying to impress people or to attract their attention, and therefore attractive or effective She dressed with understated elegance … English dictionary
understated — un•der•stat•ed [[t]ˌʌn dərˈsteɪ tɪd[/t]] adj. cvb restrained; de emphasized; low key: understated elegance[/ex] • Etymology: 1935–40 un der•stat′ed•ness, n … From formal English to slang
understated — adjective exhibiting restrained good taste the room is pleasant and understated • Syn: ↑unostentatious, ↑unpretentious • Similar to: ↑tasteful • Derivationally related forms: ↑unpretentiousness … Useful english dictionary
