Subdued — synonyms, definition

1. subdued (a)

chaste classic earnest gentle grave inconspicuous low meek modest passive quiet refined repressed resigned restrained sedate serious servile severe simple • • •

2. subdued (Adjective)

dim hushed low-key low-keyed muted

subdued (Adjective) — In a softened tone. ex. "a subdued whisper"

subdued (Adjective) — Restrained in style or quality. ex. "a little masterpiece of subdued eloquence"

subdued (Adjective) — Quieted and brought under control. ex. "children were subdued and silent"

subdued (Adjective) — Not brilliant or glaring. ex. "subdued lighting"

subdued (Adjective) — Lacking in light; not bright or harsh. ex. "subdued lights and soft music"

3. subdued (Verb)

chastened conquered crucified curbed got over inhibited kept down mastered mortified overcame quashed reduced stamped down subjugated subordinated suppressed surmounted tamed

subdued (Verb) — Put down by force or intimidation. ex. "The government subdues any attempt of an uprising"

subdued (Verb) — To put down by force or authority. ex. "subdue a nascent uprising"

subdued (Verb) — Hold within limits and control. ex. "subdue one's appetites"

subdued (Verb) — Get on top of; deal with successfully. ex. "He subdued his shyness"

subdued (Verb) — Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient. ex. "Our wishes have to be subdued to that of our ruler"

subdued (Verb) — Correct by punishment or discipline.

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