subduedness
- noun
- /səbˈdjuːdnəs/
:
suavidad
- The subduedness of the lighting in the restaurant made for a cozy atmosphere.
Examples
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There was a gentle subduedness to the music that helped guests relax.
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Painters often use subduedness in their color choices to create a sense of calm.
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The subduedness of the lighting created a calming atmosphere.
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Her voice had a certain subduedness that made everyone listen.
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The subduedness of the lighting in the restaurant made for a cozy atmosphere.
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There was a gentle subduedness to the music that helped guests relax.
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Painters often use subduedness in their color choices to create a sense of calm.
Synonyms
5
2.5
A gentle light or view with blurred edges
4
3.4
Low light that makes it hard to see
3
7.9
To make a sound or signal weaker
1
5.5
A weak quality that is hard to hear or see
1
2.2
A surface that is not bright or shiny
1
5.3
A drop in strength or level of something, like noise and excitement
A low level of light, like at sunset
A state of dim light when a place looks dark and shadowy
A place or time with very little light
A soft, warm quality in light or colour that feels gentle
Colors or images that look faded and not bright
Antonyms
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subduedness comes from the verb subdue, built from sub- 'under' and a root meaning 'to lead', the same root you see in reduce. It meant 'bring under control', so when we talk about light or sound, subduedness means they have been made lower or less strong—less bright or less loud.