self-restrained en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English restrained English self-restrained From self- + restrained.
Meanings
- Possessing self-restraint; holding back the expression of one's own emotions, impulses, opinions, or desires, or the performance of actions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more self-restrained | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most self-restrained | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
grc ἐγκρατής (possessing self-restraint)