with restraint

Definitions

In a controlled, moderate, or self-disciplined manner.

Characterized by a lack of excess or emotional volatility.

Examples

The artist applied the paint with restraint, ensuring that the subtle details remained visible.

He spoke about his past failures with restraint, choosing his words carefully to avoid sounding bitter.

Synonyms

cautiously moderately temperately reservedly with self-control in a measured way discreetly

Antonyms

recklessly excessively unrestrainedly impulsively without inhibition extravagantly wildly