English adjective: subdued | |||
| 1. | subdued in a softened tone | ||
| Samples | Hushed voices. Muted trumpets. A subdued whisper. A quiet reprimand. | ||
| Synonyms | hushed, muted, quiet | ||
| Similar | soft | ||
| Antonyms | loud | ||
| 2. | subdued restrained in style or quality | ||
| Samples | A little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence. | ||
| Synonyms | low-key, low-keyed | ||
| Similar | restrained | ||
| Antonyms | unrestrained | ||
| 3. | subdued quieted and brought under control | ||
| Samples | Children were subdued and silent. | ||
| Similar | tame | ||
| Antonyms | wild | ||
| 4. | subdued not brilliant or glaring | ||
| Samples | The moon cast soft shadows. Soft pastel colors. Subdued lighting. | ||
| Synonyms | soft | ||
| Similar | dull | ||
| Antonyms | bright | ||
| 5. | subdued lacking in light; not bright or harsh | ||
| Samples | A dim light beside the bed. Subdued lights and soft music. | ||
| Synonyms | dim | ||
| Similar | dark | ||
| Antonyms | light | ||