Definitions for restrained

restrained re·strained

Spelling: [ri-streynd]
IPA: /rɪˈstreɪnd/

Restrained is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 930 anagrams from letters in restrained (adeeinrrst).

Definitions for restrained

adjective

  1. characterized by restraint:

verb (used with object)

  1. to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress:
  2. to deprive of liberty, as by arrest or the like.
  3. to limit or hamper the activity, growth, or effect of:

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to strain again.

Origin of restrained

First recorded in 1570-80; restrain + -ed2

Examples for restrained

The Indian navy was so eager to strike it had to be restrained by the high command.

He felt her eye was upon him, and restrained his emotions as he proceeded.

It restrained him, opposed the will of him toward personal liberty.

But even in his fierce young indignation he restrained himself.

His movie producer character, Bobby Gould, is restrained but still crackling with energy.

The worst part is that Focus on the Family is restrained compared to other Christian conservative child-rearing advice.

“We can use rooftop solar to alleviate areas where supply is restrained,” he said.

But he had not done so, and she was glad he could be restrained and deliberate in that "breedy" sort of way.

But his curiosity was too strong to be restrained by mere compassion.

He is in his late forties; intelligent, people say, but stiff and restrained, an eternal bachelor.

Word Value for restrained
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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