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subdued

/s/@/b'd/u/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. in a softened tone

    adj.all

    Examples
    A subdued whisper.
    Synonyms hushed muted quiet

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. restrained in style or quality

    adj.all

    Synonyms low-key low-keyed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. quieted and brought under control

    adj.all

    Examples
    Children were subdued and silent.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. not brilliant or glaring

    adj.all

    Examples
    Subdued lighting.
    Synonyms soft

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. lacking in light; not bright or harsh

    adj.all

    Examples
    Subdued lights and soft music.
    Synonyms dim

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

subdominantsubduablesubdualsubducesubductionsubduesubduednesssubduementsubduersubdulcidsubduplesubduplicate

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