1. in a way that deliberately makes something seem less important, impressive, or extreme than it really is

Examples

• She understatedly mentioned her promotion, calling it ‘just a small step up.’
• The mansion was understatedly elegant, with simple lines and muted colors.
• He understatedly described his Olympic medal as ‘a nice surprise.’
• The restaurant’s decor was understatedly sophisticated.
• She understatedly referred to her bestselling novel as ‘a little book I wrote.’
• The billionaire understatedly called his yacht ‘a small boat.’