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adjectiveRestrained in expressing feelings or in speaking and acting around others.
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Clear all filtersRestrained in expressing feelings or in speaking and acting around others.
The art of effective expression; also language criticized as impressive but lacking substance.
Effective expression
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Relating to the effective use of language; sometimes intended for effect without expecting a literal answer.
Cutting or mocking language, often expressing the opposite of the intended meaning.
Expressing compact statements of supposed wisdom, often with excessive moralizing.
A feeling, attitude, or opinion, especially one shared or expressed about a subject.
Unnaturally formal or awkward in expression.
Showing little emotion or outward reaction.
To redirect an impulse into a socially acceptable or constructive activity.
Expressed clearly in few words.
Understood without being stated directly.
Understood without direct statement
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Moderate or restrained in conduct, expression, or climate.
Moderate in behavior
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Expressed in very few words, sometimes with an abrupt tone.
Brevity of expression, sometimes to the point of abruptness.
Words, actions, or a gift expressing respect, gratitude, or admiration.
Openly and readily expressing opinions or feelings.
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