maßvoll — meaning in English
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English meaning
- low-key adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
- modest adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
- restrained adj Kept under control; not showing strong emotion or excess.
Senses
maßvoll is used for these senses in English:
- low-key (by extension) Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention. [from 20th c.]
- modest Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
- restrained Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
- temperately In a thoughtfully measured or regulated manner, eschewing extremes.
low-key — full definition
- adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
- adjective Deliberately quiet, restrained and not showy.
- adjective In photography and film, describing an image dominated by dark tones and strong shadows.
modest — full definition
- adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
- adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
- adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.