subdued
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4.2
- adjective
- /səbˈdjuːd/
:
suave
- The atmosphere is surprisingly calm and subdued, given the fact that nearly every table is occupied.
- subdued light
- a subdued range of color
- more subdued
This is the more subdued of the two color options.
- This is the more subdued of the two color options.
- Holy smokes, this is reminding me of a more subdued, easier to apply Pat McGrath.
- But like, since the lighting is pretty set or, like, pretty conscious, Yeah, subdued, I guess.
- He's playing a little bit more of a subdued kind of approach where you get stoning that we know and we love.
Examples
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With discreet pinstripes, you should wear a subdued blue or charcoal gray vest.
Fiction book (2000) -
Night is only dark, and not even that, because subdued light illumines the hallways.
Fiction book (1996) -
This is the more subdued of the two color options.
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But it's still still pretty subdued as it goes.
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It's a little subdued for me.
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The man next to her wore a more subdued smile.
Fiction book (2001) -
Her father, once a terrific man on the floor, still had rhythm but was more subdued.
Fiction book (1997) -
It's fun to have more subdued blooms in the mix.
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The others glanced at it and resumed their grazing in a subdued manner.
Fiction book (1997) -
The cool colors of the subdued dining room set the tone for a quiet meal.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not making much noise
182
1.0
Gentle and not strong for light or sound
62
1.0
Not bright and having only a little light
27
6.5
Simple and quiet in a way that looks elegant
23
4.2
Not bright or colorful and not lively
23
5.0
Calm and simple in style without showy details
22
4.1
Very quiet in a careful, respectful, or secret way
20
3.7
Not exciting or interesting
10
4.2
Colors that are not bright or sounds that are not loud
4
4.2
Dark and dull in color, not bright
1
5.9
Quiet and simple in style, not showy
Calm and controlled, not strong or showy
A voice or sound that is quiet and low
Having weak color so pictures or photos look pale
Not bright in color and not very interesting
Antonyms
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subdued comes from the part sub- which means 'under' and the idea of being 'kept down', so think of something lowered in power or brightness; that's why subdued colors, light, or sound are soft, muted, and not bright or loud.