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Companionable vs Restrained - What's the difference?

companionable | restrained |

As adjectives the difference between companionable and restrained

is that companionable is having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable while restrained is held back, limited, kept in check or under control.

As a verb restrained is

(restrain).

companionable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable.
  • *
    • She returned presently, bringing a smoking basin and a basket of work; and, having placed the former on the hob, drew in her seat, evidently pleased to find me so companionable .

    Derived terms

    * companionableness * companionability * companionably * uncompanionable

    restrained

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
    • He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (restrain)
    • He was restrained by the straight jacket.

    Anagrams

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