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subdued
subdued
/səbˈduːd/
adjective
(
)
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
(
)
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
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
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
Quieted and brought under control
(
subdued
)
quieted and brought under control
Children were subdued and silent
children were subdued and silent
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