subdued (Meaning)

Wordnet

subdued (s)

in a softened tone

restrained in style or quality

quieted and brought under control

not brilliant or glaring

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

subdued Sentence Examples

  1. The subdued sunlight filtered through the cracks in the curtains, creating a soft ambiance in the room.
  2. Her voice was soft and subdued, expressing a sense of tranquility and calm.
  3. The subdued colors of the painting captured the artist's subtle emotional undertones.
  4. The gathering was characterized by a subdued atmosphere, with low-key conversations and gentle laughter.
  5. Amidst the chaos, he maintained a subdued demeanor, his composure unwavering.
  6. The subdued roar of the distant traffic provided a constant hum in the background.
  7. The formerly boisterous crowd had become subdued after the unexpected news.
  8. The subdued hues of the twilight sky hinted at the approach of nightfall.
  9. Her subdued laughter indicated that she was amused but not overly excited.
  10. The subdued lighting in the theater created an intimate and immersive atmosphere for the play.

FAQs About the word subdued

in a softened tone, restrained in style or quality, quieted and brought under control, not brilliant or glaring, lacking in light; not bright or harsh

muted, restrained, quiet, fitting,understated, appropriate, sober, unpretentious, low-keyed, modest

loud, garish, swanky, flashy, noisy,loud, glitzy, gaudy, splashy, gaudy

The subdued sunlight filtered through the cracks in the curtains, creating a soft ambiance in the room.

Her voice was soft and subdued, expressing a sense of tranquility and calm.

The subdued colors of the painting captured the artist's subtle emotional undertones.

The gathering was characterized by a subdued atmosphere, with low-key conversations and gentle laughter.