No. 5,121 in Dutch
ingetogen
Reserved or restrained.
In a sentence
De kunstenaar hield een ingetogen toespraak tijdens de ceremonie.
The artist gave a reserved speech during the ceremony.
Here, 'ingetogen' is used to describe the tone of the speech as modest and reserved, fitting the formal or solemn nature of the ceremony.
Ze droeg een ingetogen jurk zonder opvallende patronen of kleuren.
She wore a modest dress without striking patterns or colors.
In this sentence, 'ingetogen' characterizes the dress style as understated and modest, emphasizing simplicity and decency.
Zijn reactie op het nieuws was opvallend ingetogen, zonder emotionele uitspattingen.
His reaction to the news was surprisingly restrained, without emotional outbursts.
Here, 'ingetogen' describes the manner of the individual’s reaction as controlled and subdued, highlighting a calm and self-possessed response.
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