SUBDUED
Dictionary entry overview: What does subdued mean?
• SUBDUED (adjective)
The adjective SUBDUED has 5 senses:
1. in a softened tone
2. restrained in style or quality
3. quieted and brought under control
4. not brilliant or glaring
5. lacking in light; not bright or harsh
Familiarity information: SUBDUED used as an adjective is common.
Dictionary entry details
• SUBDUED (adjective)
Meaning:
In a softened tone
Synonyms:
hushed; muted; subdued; quiet
Context examples:
hushed voices / muted trumpets / a subdued whisper / a quiet reprimand
Similar:
soft ((of sound) relatively low in volume)
Meaning:
Restrained in style or quality
Synonyms:
low-key; low-keyed; subdued
Context example:
a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
Similar:
restrained (under restraint)
Meaning:
Quieted and brought under control
Context example:
children were subdued and silent
Similar:
tame (very restrained or quiet)
Meaning:
Not brilliant or glaring
Synonyms:
subdued; soft
Context examples:
the moon cast soft shadows / soft pastel colors / subdued lighting
Similar:
dull (emitting or reflecting very little light)
Meaning:
Lacking in light; not bright or harsh
Synonyms:
dim; subdued
Context examples:
a dim light beside the bed / subdued lights and soft music
Similar:
dark (devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black)
