Restrained
Restrained adjective - Not excessively showy.
Stiff and restrained are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stiff" instead an adjective "Restrained".
Nearby Words: restraint, restraining
Stiff
Stiff adjective - Incapable of or highly resistant to bending.
Restrained and stiff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restrained" instead an adjective "Stiff".
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Restrained & Stiff. N.p., 2016. Web. 18 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/restrained/stiff>.
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