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restrainedly
adverb
uk /rɪˈstreɪ.nɪd.li/ us /rɪˈstreɪ.nɪd.li/
in a calm and controlled way:
"That might be difficult," he said restrainedly, forcing his voice to stay as calm as possible.
He urged Parliament restrainedly but with strong conviction to approve the motion.
They drank their margaritas surprisingly restrainedly, slowly sipping the cocktails.
It is important for a monk to walk, to talk, and in fact to do everything restrainedly.
The old woman greeted them rather restrainedly, simply giving a small nod and a grunt of welcome.
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