- Not glaring in color; soft in tone
He is subdued after the disagreement last night.
- not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous
With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
- moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions
temperate heat
- showing composure
- held back, limited, kept in check or under control
He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.
- dull
It took him hours to sober up.
- in a composed and temperate state
- Not requiring external or additional support; complete in itself
a self-contained apartment
- restrained, subtle
She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.
- not showing emotion, calm
I like cool weather the most 'cause it's not too hot to wear a jacket but I won't be too cold in my shorts.