Sentence examples for a little restrained from inspiring English sources

As a feature-film director, he has always had a gentle touch — tactful, a little restrained.

Songs normally guaranteed to rouse a few goosebumps, such as James Taylor's Fire and Rain, can sound a little restrained.

He was a little restrained by this time perhaps, but with his powers to listen and react still sharp, his musical voice remained unmistakable.

Only a few neighbors came to call, every one of them a little restrained in sympathy, given the unspoken understanding that the son of a bitch could have taken them all with him.

The playing in Friday's early set, by a nine-piece band with only one of the album's original musicians — Wessell Anderson, the saxophonist — was a little restrained, but the beauty of the compositions came through clearly.

The romance was short-lived, and I'm not going to bombard you now with descriptions of meager dishes, but it's impossible at this time of year to resist seasonal pressure to be a little restrained about food intake.

"The crowds are amazing in Australia, dressing up and so loud but in the Middle East, for example, they are a little quiet and restrained," Smith says.

In that respect, Ditko was a little more restrained.

Also cosying, if a little more restrained, is Aerin's new Tangier Vanille (£92).

Phil's comments were a little more restrained, but no less passionate.

In contrast, Ms. Brody's approach to the female figure is a little more restrained.