What does underplay mean?
To make something seem less important or serious than it is, or to play down the importance of something. To perform or express something in a way that is less than its true value or significance.
Example
"The comedian's understated humor was a deliberate attempt to underplay the absurdity of the situation."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.