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 subdued subdued /səbˈduːd/

adjective

  1. () In a softened tone  ( hushed , muted , quiet , subdued )
    in a softened tone
     Hushed voices
    hushed voices
     Muted trumpets
    muted trumpets
     A subdued whisper
    a subdued whisper
     A quiet reprimand
    a quiet reprimand
  2. () Restrained in style or quality  ( low-key , low-keyed , subdued )
    restrained in style or quality
     A little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
    a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
  3. Lacking in light; not bright or harsh  ( subdued , dim )
    lacking in light; not bright or harsh
     A dim light beside the bed
    a dim light beside the bed
     Subdued lights and soft music
    subdued lights and soft music
  4. Not brilliant or glaring  ( soft , subdued )
    not brilliant or glaring
     The moon cast soft shadows
    the moon cast soft shadows
     Soft pastel colors
    soft pastel colors
     Subdued lighting
    subdued lighting
  5. Quieted and brought under control  ( subdued )
    quieted and brought under control
     Children were subdued and silent
    children were subdued and silent