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subdued
01
having a calm or restrained manner
Examples
Despite the chaos around her, she remained subdued and composed.
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most subdued
Comparative
more subdued
gradable
Examples
She spoke in a subdued voice, as if afraid to disturb the peaceful atmosphere.
03
restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity
Examples
The room had a subdued atmosphere, with soft lighting and quiet music.
Examples
The lamps in the room emitted a subdued light, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
05
not brilliant or glaring
06
(of a person) unusually quiet, calm, or low in spirits
Examples
He was subdued after hearing the disappointing news.
Lexical Tree
subduedness
unsubdued
subdued
subdue
