Restrained and Stagy

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Restrained adjective - Not excessively showy.

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Stagy is an antonym for restrained.

Nearby Words: restraint, restraining

Stagy adjective - Given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting.

Usage example: a motivational speaker whose stagy presentations motivate some listeners to head for the nearest exit

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Restrained is an antonym for stagy.

Nearby Words: stage, staged, staging, stagey

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