Restrained Definition

rĭ-strānd
adjective
Characterized by restraint; exercising, or showing the results of, self-discipline or rational control; controlled.
Webster's New World
Kept under control; subdued or moderate.
Restrained laughter; a restrained foreign policy.
American Heritage
Characterized by self-restraint; reserved.
A restrained and self-effacing manner.
American Heritage
Prevented from moving; held down or secured.
Restrained passengers.
American Heritage

Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.

He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.
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verb

Simple past tense and past participle of restrain.

He was restrained by the straight jacket.
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