subdued

adjective
UK: /səbˈdjuːd/
US: /səbˈduːd/

  1. Quiet and controlled; not expressing strong feelings.

    1. The room had a subdued atmosphere after the sad news, it was subdued.
    2. Her subdued manner hinted at a deeper sadness she wasn't ready to share publicly.

  2. Of color or light, softened or reduced in intensity; not bright.

    1. The subdued lighting created a relaxing atmosphere, it was subdued.
    2. The painting features subdued colors, creating a calm and serene landscape.

Synonyms

repressed restrained muted overcome
subdued verb

  1. To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

    1. The police subdued the suspect quickly, he was subdued.
    2. The firefighters subdued the flames before they could spread to nearby buildings.

  2. To reduce the force or intensity of something.

    1. The government tried to subdue the protests, they were subdued.
    2. The new regulations aimed to subdue the power of the large corporations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subdued" in English means: Quiet and controlled; not expressing strong feelings., Of color or light, softened or reduced in intensity; not bright..

The phonetic transcription of "subdued" is /səbˈdjuːd/ in British English and /səbˈduːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subdued": repressed, restrained, muted, overcome.

Example usage of "subdued": "The room had a subdued atmosphere after the sad news, it was subdued.". More examples on the page.