re·strained \-nd\adjective Etymology: from past participle of restrain : marked by or manifesting restraint (as in art) : devoid of excess of extravagance : disciplined • re·strain·ed·ly\-n(ə̇)dlē, -li\adverb • re·strain·ed·ness\-nə̇dnə̇s, -n(d)nə̇s\noun-es