subdued
Americanadjective
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quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled.
After the argument he was much more subdued.
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lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness of tone, as a color or voice; muted.
subdued light; wallpaper in subdued greens.
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(of land) not marked by any striking features, as mountains or cliffs.
a subdued landscape.
adjective
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cowed, passive, or shy
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gentle or quiet
a subdued whisper
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(of colours, etc) not harsh or bright
subdued lighting
Other Word Forms
- half-subdued adjective
- self-subdued adjective
- subduedly adverb
- subduedness noun
- unsubdued adjective
Etymology
Origin of subdued
Example Sentences
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January’s household spending data should show consumer activity starting 2026 at a subdued pace, while house price data is likely to confirm another strong monthly increase.
Business spending also has been relatively subdued, particularly in industries exposed to the shift toward protectionist trade policies by the U.S.,
The pixies were more subdued, and they began building nests for their winter sleep.
From Literature
The group added that "while China remains a market with long-term growth potential, demand there remained extremely subdued in line with other luxury automotive peers".
From Barron's
A spokesperson for Aston Martin said US tariffs had been "extremely disruptive" and demand had also been "extremely subdued" in China, the world's biggest auto market.
From BBC
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