English–German

“understated” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈtsɛnt/

Example

Sie trägt ein dezentes Kleid zur Party.

She is wearing an understated dress to the party.

Illustration for dezent (understated)

How to say “understated” in German

“Understated” in German is dezent.

A polished outfit or detail that looks refined because it avoids attracting excessive attention.

Full entry for dezent: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dezent

Sein dezentes Auftreten machte einen professionellen Eindruck.

His understated demeanor made a professional impression.

Tips for using dezent

  • English 'decent' often means acceptable or proper, whereas German dezent commonly describes subtle, unobtrusive elegance.

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