At Does Understated Mean?

1 : a statement that represents something as smaller or less intense, or less important than it really is : a statement that understates something To say that I was surprised by this outcome would be an understatement.

What does it mean when a person is understated?

Meaning of understated in English

not trying to attract attention or impress people: approving He's very elegant, in an understated way. Synonym. unpretentious approving.

What does it mean when a show is understated?

If you describe a style, color, or effect as understated, you mean that it is simple and plain, and does not attract attention to itself.