undemonstratively

/ˌʌndəmˈɑnstɹətˌɪvli/ adv

In an undemonstrative manner.

Word Origin Demonstrate comes from Latin 'de-' (completely) and 'monstrare' (to show) — literally 'to show clearly.' The root 'monstrare' is from 'monstrum,' a divine sign or omen, which also gave us 'monster' (a thing that shows a warning). So 'undemonstratively' means not showing your feelings openly. Related words: 'remonstrate' (to show back, object), 'monitor' (one who shows, warns), and 'premonition' (a showing beforehand).

adv In an undemonstrative manner.

He received the award undemonstratively, with just a quiet nod of acknowledgment.

(副词) 含蓄地;内敛地

他不动声色地接受了奖项,只是安静地点了点头表示认可。

(adverbio) reservadamente; discretamente; contenidamente; con reserva [De manera reservada; sin mostrar emociones.]

Recibió el premio **sin demostrar emoción**, con solo un tranquilo gesto de asentimiento.

(adverbe) sans démonstration; froide; réservément; avec réserve [D'une manière réservée, sans extérioriser ses émotions.]

Il a reçu la récompense avec réserve, se contentant d'un simple hochement de tête.

(Adverb) zurückhaltend; unaufdringlich [Auf eine zurückhaltende, gefühlsarme oder nicht demonstrative Weise.]

Er nahm die Auszeichnung **undemonstratively** entgegen, nur mit einem leisen Nicken zur Bestätigung.

(副詞) 感情を外にあまり表さない様子で、控えめに。

彼はその賞を過剰に喜びを表すことなく、ただ静かにうなずいて受け取った。

(advérbio) reservadamente; contidamente; comedidamente [De maneira reservada; sem demonstrações de emoção.]

Ele recebeu o prêmio de forma reservada, com apenas um discreto aceno de reconhecimento.

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