subdued
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4.2
- adjective
- /səbˈdjuːd/
- 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
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- 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
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1.0
Gentle and not strong for light or sound
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1.0
Not bright and having only a little light
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5.9
Quiet and simple in style, not showy
44
5.0
Calm and simple in style without showy details
44
4.1
Very quiet in a careful, respectful, or secret way
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5.3
Calm and controlled, not strong or showy
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3.7
Not exciting or interesting
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6.5
Simple and quiet in a way that looks elegant
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4.2
Not bright or colorful and not lively
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4.2
Colors that are not bright or sounds that are not loud
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3.9
A voice or sound that is quiet and low
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4.2
Dark and dull in color, not bright
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3.7
Not bright in color and not very interesting
Having weak color so pictures or photos look pale
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.