contained
/kənˈteɪnd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of contain: to hold or have within; to keep within limits.
- The box contained all of her childhood memories.
- The report contained several important errors.
- The police contained the crowd behind the barriers.
adjective
- Kept within limits or under control; not allowed to spread or grow.
- The virus outbreak was contained thanks to quick action by health officials.
- Her anger was barely contained as she listened to the unfair criticism.
- The fire was contained to just one room of the house.
- Having a calm and controlled emotional state; not showing strong feelings.
- The speaker's contained manner helped keep the audience calm.
- He remained contained and professional during the difficult meeting.
- Even in a crisis, she was contained and focused on solutions.
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