Controlled
Controlled adjective - Restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds.
Quiet and controlled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quiet" instead an adjective "Controlled".
Quiet
Quiet adjective - Free from disturbing noise or uproar.
Controlled and quiet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlled" instead an adjective "Quiet".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Crease (in an extraordinarily quiet and controlled voice): Did I ever tell you why I left the CIA?
Source: Berserk Button / Film -
Tranquil Fury: When Asuka is angry but she is being quiet and controlled she is actually more dangerous:"Kensuke..." said Asuka dangerously.
Source: Fanfic / HERZ -
Hayakawa's quiet, controlled acting style comes across as very modern.
Source: Film / The Cheat
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