It is intense, riveting, clever, dark, sad, lyrical, heartfelt, relevant and understated. An understatement is a figure of speech in which statements are purposely understated. Spare, understated, and perhaps a masterpiece. But the drama is understated, enigmatic and completely un-Wagnerian. This figure is almost certainly seriously understated. Hersey's plain prose was praised by critics as a model of understated narrative. Grace Kelly is noted for wearing understated evening gowns. IBN's Rajeev Masand said that Mukesh is "nicely understated". MacLachlan nails those transitions between raging violence and understated humor. Besides that, I think the lyrics are incredible in a very understated way. The strength is the film's understated but real tension. Experts generally agree these semi-official figures are vastly understated. However, these figures are grossly understated when second and third generation descendants are included. In the 1960s engine outputs were at times deliberately understated. However, as many have overstayed their visas, official figures may be understated.