Subdued - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |səbˈduːd|  American pronunciation of the word subdued
Brit.  |səbˈdjuːd|  British pronunciation of the word subdued
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto subdue
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto subdue

adjective

- in a softened tone (syn: muted, quiet)
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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