Cool
Cool adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Understated and cool are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understated" instead an adjective "Cool".
Understated
Understated adjective - Not excessively showy.
Cool and understated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cool" instead an adjective "Understated".
Nearby Words: understatement, understating
Both words in one sentence
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Although it's pretty understated, Steve the cool kid is seen staring at her a couple of times during the movie.
Source: All Guys Want Cheerleaders -
The end of Four Rooms, has the most understated rule of cool bet ever.
Source: Rule of Cool - He'd been basically well-liked beforehand under Furman, as an understated and fairly cool character who pulled off an awesome fight scene against Skywarp in the first miniseries.
Source: Creators Pet / Comic Books
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