Definition of Restrained

Adjective: restrained ri'streynd

Cool and formal in manner
- reticent, unemotional
Under restraint
Marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
"restrained in his response";
- moderate
Not showy or obtrusive
"clothes in restrained good taste";
- quiet
Prudent
"restrained optimism";
- guarded

Verb: restrain ri'streyn

Remain under control
"restrain your temper";
- keep, keep back, hold back
Place limits on (extent or access)
"restrain the use of this parking lot";
- restrict, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
Limit to within certain bounds; physically prevent from moving
- confine, hold
Limit or hold back; keep within a small range
- encumber, cumber [archaic], constrain
To compel or deter by or as if by threats
- intimidate