Subdued - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|səbˈduːd|
Brit.
|səbˈdjuːd|
adjective
- in a softened tone (syn: muted, quiet)
- quieted and brought under control
a subdued whisper
- restrained in style or quality (syn: low-key)- quieted and brought under control
children were subdued and silent
- not brilliant or glaring (syn: soft)subdued lighting
- lacking in light; not bright or harsh (syn: dim)subdued lights and soft music
Extra examples
She spoke in a subdued voice.
The color in the lobby is subdued.
Richard seems very subdued tonight.
'Oh,' she said in a subdued voice.
The housing market is fairly subdued.
Viking invaders quickly subdued the indigenous population, known as the Picts.
...a sardonic little jab that made her visitor quiet and subdued for the rest of the night...
He was forced to speak in a subdued and apologetic tone.
He was quite subdued.
Farmers subdued the arid lands of Australia.
Napoleon subdued much of Europe.
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